Histotechnologist

HCA Houston Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) with match and plan options

Educational assistance and student aid

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Histology Technician in Pasadena, TX. The role requires processing surgical pathology specimens and body fluids for pathologist review, with proficiency in cutting frozen sections, performing special stains, and immunohistochemical stains.

The candidate should have HT(ASCP) certification (or eligibility) and 1–2 years of related experience. The position emphasizes equipment maintenance, quality control, and records management in a clinical lab setting.

Qualifications

• HT(ASCP) certification or eligibility for HT exam.
• 1–2 years of experience in histology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Process surgical pathology specimens and body fluids for review by pathologist.
• Cut frozen sections as required.
• Perform special stains and immunohistochemical stains.
• Maintain equipment and conduct quality control.

Skills

HT(ASCP) certification

Histology

Frozen section

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

Job Summary And Qualifications

The histology technician process surgical pathology specimens and body fluids for review by pathologist. In addition to routine processing, the histotechnologist must be proficient in the cutting of frozen sections, special stains and immunohistochemical stains. Other requirements include the processing of send-out tests, routine maintenance on equipment, quality control and the maintenance of files and records.

What qualifications you will need

• Must possess HT(ASCP) or equivalent certification, or be currently eligible to sit for HT or equivalent certification exam.
• Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience.

Benefits

• 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

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.