Histotechnologist

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match on 3% to 9% of pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare specimens for pathologist examination, including processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining slides. You will ensure sample quality and contribute to safety and quality control in a fast-paced laboratory.

Responsibilities include assisting with bone marrow and biopsy procedures, maintaining accurate records, and supporting routine lab maintenance and quality checks in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience as a Histotechnologist.
• Associate degree in Histology or Applied Science.
• Graduate of an accredited school or program of Histology or Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens with proper patient information and log data.
• Process, embed, cut, mount and stain specimens.
• Accurately file slides, cassettes and tissue blocks.
• Prepare, label, and check expiration dates on solutions and reagents.
• Assist with bone marrow, biopsies, and renal biopsy procedures.
• Support lab maintenance, equipment checks and disposal of specimens.

Skills

Histology experience

Specimen processing

Quality control

Education

Associate’s degree in Histology or Applied Science

Graduate of an accredited Histology or Pathology program

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Histotechnologist? At St. David's North Austin Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Histotechnologist, you will perform all functions related to preparation of specimens for pathologist examination, including gross examination, preparation and cutting of blocks, and preparation and staining of slides. You will ensure the specimens taken are acceptable and sustainable in the required observation and diagnosis by the Pathologist. You will also be responsible for safety, maintenance, and quality control activities.

• You will accession specimens with proper patient information, and log specimens accurately with patient data, specimen types and sources
• You will process, embed, cut, mount and stain specimens
• You will accurately file slides, cassettes and tissue blocks
• You will prepare, label, and observe expiration dates on solutions and reagents
• You will assist with bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and renal biopsies
• You will assist with lab maintenance to include cleaning, restocking, preventative maintenance of equipment, instrument performance checks, and specimen discarding

Experience

• 1 year of previous experience as a Histotechnologist

Education

• Associate’s degree in Histology or Applied Science
• Graduate of an accredited school or program of Histology or Pathology

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations – St. David's North Austin Medical Center and St. David's Surgical Hospital.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David's Women's Center of Texas. The hospital also offers minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, which is located on-site. Other services include a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care at St. David's Children's Hospital. The hospital also features the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute rehabilitation services for both inpatients and outpatients.

St. David's Women's Center of Texas, located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially those with serious or complex medical, surgical, or pregnancy-related conditions, including those at high risk for maternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a 95+ bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30+ private rooms, 10+ rooms for very small babies, and 10+ beds for babies needing neurological care. It also has 35+ labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas' first low-intervention birthing suites with tubs. There are 95+ postpartum beds, 20+ antepartum beds, and Cesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers 24/7 neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program. It is part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM, and it also provides a high-risk pregnancy navigation and support program.

St. David's Surgical Hospital is part of St. David's North Austin Medical Center and is the first Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Central Texas for both adults and children. It has its own 24-hour emergency department, a medical-surgical inpatient unit, and a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for patients ages 17 and under. The hospital is staffed with pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists who are specially trained to care for children. It also includes certified child-life specialists who help kids feel more comfortable during their hospital stay. St. David's Children's Hospital offers many pediatric services, such as pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology (including imaging and interventional procedures), and pediatric anesthesia for surgical support. It also has a wide range of pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment, including general surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and cardiology, among others.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.