Histology Technologist: Fast-Paced Lab, Impactful Diagnostics

HCA Florida Healthcare; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Counseling services

Job summary

HCA Florida Healthcare is seeking a hospital-based Histology Technologist to provide tissue processing, staining, and data management. You will join a large network with automated core labs and a focus on quality patient diagnostics.

The role requires an Associate degree in science (or higher) and histology experience; Florida licensure orlicensure attainable during interview is preferred. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science required.
• Bachelor's in Medical Technology beneficial.
• State Florida Technologist license or ability to obtain during interview.
• Less than one year in Histology; 1–3 years in high-volume histology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze testing samples per protocol and perform QC.
• Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation.
• Section paraffin blocks at high speed.
• Produce sections with minimal cutting artifacts.
• Perform routine H&E staining per procedure.
• Recognize and correct staining issues to meet standards.
• Perform on-site special stains and histochemical methods.
• Prepare smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations.
• Enter Cytology/Pathology numbers and clinical data accurately.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

Tools

Paraffin embedding

H&E staining

Cytology handling

Job description

HCA Florida Healthcare is seeking a hospital-based Histology Technologist to provide tissue processing, staining, and data management. You will join a large network with automated core labs and a focus on quality patient diagnostics.

The role requires an Associate degree in science (or higher) and histology experience; Florida licensure orlicensure attainable during interview is preferred. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.