Histology Technologist: Impactful Pathology Lab Career

HCA Florida Capital Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Histology Technologist to join our Laboratory Services team. You will prepare and process specimens for gross and microscopic examination by pathologists, ensuring accurate identification and quality control while collaborating with care teams.

Responsibilities include processing frozen sections, performing histology and cytology procedures, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous quality improvement and accreditation efforts

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of histology methods and their relation to disease processes.
• Able to follow directions and protocols for fixation and routine staining.
• Proficient technique in cutting, embedding, orientation and staining of specimens.
• General knowledge of lab accreditation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process specimens for gross and microscopic examination.
• Assist in preparation of frozen sections for rapid diagnostic processes.
• Perform histology and cytology procedures including staining per procedures.
• Maintain traceability of samples and prevent errors.
• Maintain solutions and reagents for stains and histology procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per schedule.
• Troubleshoot and address issues to ensure accuracy and instrument performance.
• Support quality control and assurance for instrumentation and procedures.

Skills

Histology methods

Follow directions/protocols

Cutting/Embedding/Orientation/Staining

Regulatory compliance

Communication/Teamwork/Organization

Training others

Problem solving/Decision making

Holistic thinking

Education

High School + 2 yrs histology

High School + accredited histology program

Associates in Histology/Med Tech/Biology/Chemistry

Bachelors in Histotechnology/Medical Lab Science

Job description

HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Histology Technologist to join our Laboratory Services team. You will prepare and process specimens for gross and microscopic examination by pathologists, ensuring accurate identification and quality control while collaborating with care teams.

Responsibilities include processing frozen sections, performing histology and cytology procedures, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous quality improvement and accreditation efforts