PRN Histology Technician

HCA-Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a PRN Histology Technologist to prepare and process specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists. The role involves histology and cytology procedures, quality control, and collaboration with the care team to deliver accurate and timely results.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of clinical lab experience and an HT/HTL ASCP certification is highly desirable; High School Diploma is required with an Associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• ASCP HT/HTL certification is highly desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process specimens for histology and cytology.
• Maintain equipment and perform quality control activities.
• Process, section, stain tissue specimens for pathologist review.
• Collaborate with pathologists and care team to ensure timely results.
• Participate in accreditation and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Histology methods

Quality control

Teamwork

Slide preparation

Cytology procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Job description

HCA Healthcare5726 Hausman Road W, Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78249

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a PRN Histology Technologist? At HCA Healthcare, 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.

Histology Technician /HistoLab Tech /Histotechnicianin HCA Healthcare Lab Service Line meticulouslyprepareand process specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. This role involves performing histology and cytology procedures,maintainingequipment, ensuring quality control, and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the laboratory. Histology technicians directlyimpactpatient care through processing, sectioning, and staining tissue specimens working collaboratively with pathologists and the care team contributing to our commitment to providingaccurateandtimelyresults.

MajorResponsibilities:

• Ensure quality control and quality assurance andparticipatesin continuous quality improvement.
• Prepares and processes specimens for gross and microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. Mayassistin the preparation of frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Performs histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine and special stains, case organizationin accordance withdepartment procedures.
• Assures positivesample,blockand slide identification.
• Prepares andmaintainssolutions for routine stains and histology procedures.Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer & department procedures and per department schedule.
• Utilizes problem-solving skills to ensure the accuracy of procedures performed and proper equipment performance. Troubleshoots to and takesappropriate correctiveaction to resolve and/or elevate issuesin a timely mannerfor resolution.
• Adheres to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment, and procedures performed.Identifiesunacceptable results/outcomes, takesappropriate action, and escalates to department leadership when unable to resolve. Ensures that patient materials are not provided to a pathologist until the issue has been resolved.
• Supports the department in achieving goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and integration of intra- and inter-departmental activities.
• Acts as a resource to peers and customers.Modelsteamwork.
• Assistsin the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.
• Participates in accreditation inspections.
• Performs duties of a Complex Specimen Processor asrequired.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of histology methods and their correlation to disease processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to meticulously follow directions and protocols for the proper fixation and routine staining of samples.
• Exhibit the capability to consistently prepare and produce specimen sections withappropriate slideorientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic diagnosis by a pathologist.
• Demonstrates good technique in the cutting, embedding, orientation, and staining of specimens.
• Possess a general understanding of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Exhibit excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, setting a positive example for colleagues.
• Demonstrate the ability to assimilate and analyze information and recommend actions to be taken.
• Effective and proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to view work situations from a broad context understanding the interdependent nature of work processes. Considers the impact of decisions on other components of the organization.

Education & Experience:

• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• High School Diplomarequired.
• Associates Degreepreferred.

Licenses, Certifications & Training:

• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Integrated Regional Labs is a full service provider for clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers and commercial accounts.

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

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