Histotechnologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a qualified histology supervisor to lead the Histology laboratory staff and ensure high-quality patient testing. You will coordinate with the medical staff, oversee testing in designated areas, and uphold laboratory policies, training, and compliance with quality standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, CLIA-compliant clinical lab background, and MLS/Histotech certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory field is required.
• Minimum four years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Two to three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist or Histotechnologist (ASCP or AMT).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Histology laboratory and supervise staff.
• Coordinate with medical staff, including the surgery department.
• Perform clinical laboratory testing in designated areas.
• Monitor quality assurance, proficiency testing, and QC reports.
• Provide counseling and instruction to employees per Laboratory Director.
• Assist with CAP inspections and participate in process improvement.
• Manage daily charges and budgeting considerations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clinical laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ASCP AMT certification

Job description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Is responsible for the daily operations of the Histology laboratory, to include scheduling and direct supervision of all Histology laboratory personnel. Serves as a liaison of the Histology department to provide assistance and address concerns and issues of the medical staff including but not limited to surgery department. Performs clinical laboratory testing in all/or designated areas. Investigates and resolves problems/complaints from physicians, patients and their families, nursing, and other hospital personnel. Insures that laboratory policies and procedures are being followed by laboratory employees. Responsible for follow up, reviewing, and reporting all quality assurance issues including proficiency testing and departmental quality control. Provides counseling and instruction to employees as designated by the Laboratory Director and or designee. Communicates to Laboratory Director and or designee all issues concerning the functions of the Histology laboratory, and works closely with the Laboratory management team to resolve such issues. Assist with preparation of bi-annual CAP inspections. Completes technical or special projects as assigned. Must be capable of making management decisions in the designated area of responsibility. Responsible for reviewing daily reports as assigned. Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population. He/she will perform tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Director and or designee within his/her scope of training.

What you will do in this role:

Actively participates in both departmental and hospital-wide process improvement efforts.

Plans and implements through multi-disciplinary means, strategies to reduce length of stay, and over/inappropriate consumption of resources.

Recognizes unsafe acts or conditions as defined by Kingwood Medical Center policies and procedures, and takes immediate action to correct.

Participates in the annual budget process, assisting with the preparation and analysis of departmental financial management information and data, and in the development of action plans to address monthly variances.

Adheres to established staffing guidelines for shift and obtains approval for variances.

Monitors staff member practice to assure conservation of supplies and efficient utilization of resources.

Reviews designated test results daily.

Responsible for ensuring all charges are properly processed daily.

Ensures laboratory personnel are utilizing their time efficiently.

What qualifications you will need:

*Bachelors Degree required*

Four years experience in a clinical laboratory

Two to Three years supervisory experience preferred

Medical Lab Scientist, or Histotechnologist certified through ASCP or AMT

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.

- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.