Histology Technologist — Travel Lab Specialist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan with match

Stock purchase plan

Fertility and family-building benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in Aventura, FL seeks a Histology Technologist to join the department and support tissue analysis, embedding, sectioning, and staining. You will travel to Broward and Dade County locations with mileage covered, and will support on-site histology operations.

This role is with a leading healthcare provider and offers a broad benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate Degree in Science is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is beneficial.
• State of Florida Technologist License or eligibility to obtain license during interview.

Responsibilities

• Analyze testing samples according to instructions and perform quality control procedures per protocol.
• Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block.
• Section paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour.
• Produce sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts.
• Perform routine H&E stain according to Department procedure.
• Recognize inferior staining and correct it to meet standards.
• Perform on-site special stains and histo-chemical methods.
• Prepare smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations.
• Enter correct Cytology and Pathology numbers in the computer with all clinical data.

Education

Two-year/Associate Degree in Science

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in Aventura, FL seeks a Histology Technologist to join the department and support tissue analysis, embedding, sectioning, and staining. You will travel to Broward and Dade County locations with mileage covered, and will support on-site histology operations.

This role is with a leading healthcare provider and offers a broad benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.