Histotechnologist

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

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Job summary

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Histotechnologist to prepare specimens for pathologist examination, including gross handling, embedding and staining of slides. You will ensure specimen quality and safety, supported by maintenance and quality control duties.

The role requires 1 year of histotechnologist experience and an associate degree in Histology or Applied Science. Training and comprehensive benefits are provided as part of our total rewards package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Histotechnologist
• Associate’s 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 specimens accurately
• Process, embed, cut, mount and stain specimens
• Accurately file slides, cassettes and tissue blocks
• Prepare, label, and observe expiration dates on solutions and reagents
• Assist with bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and renal biopsies
• Assist with lab maintenance to include cleaning, restocking, preventative maintenance of equipment, instrument performance checks, and specimen discarding

Education

Associate’s degree in Histology or Applied Science

Graduate of an accredited school or program of Histology or Pathology

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

What qualifications you will need:

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
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