Histology Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Tuition assistance and education

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Histology Technologist to prepare and process specimens for gross and microscopic examination, maintaining rigorous quality control and traceability of samples. The role involves embedding, staining, slide preparation, and participation in continual quality improvement within a busy laboratory service line.

The position requires completing histology education paths with relevant experience; HT/ASCP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in histology procedures, quality control, and accurate specimen handling.
• Familiarity with storage, tracking, and traceability of samples and slides.
• Certification in histology or medical laboratory science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process specimens for gross and microscopic examination.
• Assist in frozen sections for rapid diagnostic processes.
• Perform staining, embedding, sectioning, and slide preparation per procedures.
• Maintain equipment, preventive maintenance, and quality control documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting assay performance and instrument function.
• Ensure proper sample identity and prevent cross-contamination throughout processing.
• Participate in accreditation inspections and continuous quality improvement.

Education

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years histology experience

High School Diploma or GED + accredited histology program

Associate's Degree in Histology/Medical Technology/Biology/Chemistry + 1 year histology

Bachelor's or higher in Histotechnology/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science

Job description

15300 College Blvd. Lenexa, KS 66219

The Histology Technologist in HCA Healthcare Lab Service Line plays a vital role in preparing and processing specimens for gross and microscopic examination by a pathologist. This role ensures accurate sample identification and rigorous quality control. The technologist directly impact patient care by performing a variety of histology and cytology procedures, maintains equipment, and actively contributes to continuous quality improvement within the laboratory setting while working collaboratively with pathologists and the care team.

What you will do in this role:

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to peers and customers, fostering a collaborative environment.

• Prepare and process specimens for gross and microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist,

• ensuring optimal conditions for analysis.

• Assist in the preparation of frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist, contributing to rapid diagnostic processes.

• Perform histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine and special stains in accordance with department procedures, adhering to the highest standards of accuracy and consistency.

• Assure positive sample, block and slide identification throughout the sample/slide preparation process,

• maintaining impec­able traceability and preventing errors.

• Prepare and maintain solutions for stains and histology procedures, ensuring the availability of high-quality reagents for accurate staining.

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer and department

• procedures and per department schedule, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime.

• Utilize independent judgement and problem-solving skills to ensure the accuracy of procedures performed and proper equipment performance, proactively addressing potential issues.

• Troubleshoot and take appropriate corrective action to resolve and/or escalation issues in a timely manner for resolution, maintaining the integrity of the laboratory processes.

• Adhere to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment and procedures performed, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Identify unacceptable results/outcomes, take corrective action as required and escalation to department

• leadership when unable to resolve and ensure that patient materials are not provided to a pathologist until the issue has been resolved, safeguarding patient care.

• Actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and provide input into the design of workflows, systems and processes and the need for and selection of new methods and equipment, driving innovation and efficiency.

• Support the department in achieving goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

• Act as a resource to peers and customers and model teamwork, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Assist in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested, contributing to the development of a skilled and knowledgeable team.

• Assist in the review and modification of department policies and procedures as requested, ensuring that practices remain current and effective.

• Participate in accreditation inspections, supporting the maintenance of the laboratory's accredited status.

• Perform duties of a Complex Specimen Processor as required, demonstrating versatility and adaptability.

What Qualifications you will need:

Education & Experience:

• Experience is dependent on level of education

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of histology experience OR

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited program in histotechnology OR

• Associate's Degree in Histology, Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry and 1 year of histology experience, OR

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biomedical

• Science, Biology or Chemistry

Licenses, Certifications & Training:

• National Certification as a Histotechnologist, Histotechnician, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Medical

• Laboratory Scientist required; HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification or equivalent

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support over 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses

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