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Histology Technician

Histology Technician

HCA HealthcareMcKinney, TX, US
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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. Submit your application for the opportunity below : Histology TechnicianHCA Healthcare

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 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Histology Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Histology Technician / Histo Lab Tech / Histotechnician in HCA Healthcare Lab Service Line meticulously prepare and process specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. This role involves performing histology and cytology procedures, maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the laboratory. Histology technicians directly impact patient care through processing, sectioning, and staining tissue specimens working collaboratively with pathologists and the care team contributing to our commitment to providing accurate and timely results.

Major Responsibilities :

  • Ensure quality control and quality assurance and participates in continuous quality improvement.
  • Prepares and processes specimens for gross and microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. May assist in 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 organization in accordance with department procedures.
  • Assures positive sample, block and slide identification.
  • Prepares and maintains solutions 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 takes appropriate corrective action to resolve and / or escalate issues in a timely manner for resolution.
  • Adheres to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment, and procedures performed. Identifies unacceptable results / outcomes, takes appropriate 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. Models teamwork.
  • Assists in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.
  • Participates in accreditation inspections.
  • Performs duties of a Complex Specimen Processor as required.
  • 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 with appropriate slide orientation, 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 Diploma required.
  • Associate's Degree preferred.
  • Licenses, Certifications & Training :

  • State license where required (CA, FL, NV)
  • HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification is highly desirable.
  • HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of 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 in 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 costs 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

    If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Histology Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

    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.

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