What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Laboratory Specialist position at HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services?
Company Overview
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a leading provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, dedicated to delivering timely diagnostic information for patient care. With a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories, our infrastructure supports more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Histology Technologist to join our team. As a key member of our histology department, you will be responsible for performing histology and cytology procedures, including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine stains, IHC and special stains, case organization in accordance with department procedures. You will assure positive sample, block and slide identification, prepare and maintain reagents for routine stains and histology procedures, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer & department procedures and per department schedule.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have a High School Diploma AND minimum two years of histology experience OR High School Diploma AND completion of an accredited program in Histotechnology OR Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology AND one year of histology experience OR Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry. National Certification as a MT (ASCP) or HT (ASCP) is required. State license where required. You should possess thorough knowledge of histology methods and correlation to disease processes, ability to follow protocols for the proper fixation and routine staining of samples, and consistently prepare and produce specimen sections with appropriate slide orientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic diagnosis by a pathologist.
Benefits
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services 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, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, 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, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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.
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a leading provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, dedicated to delivering timely diagnostic information for patient care. With a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories, our infrastructure supports more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Histology Technologist to join our team. As a key member of our histology department, you will be responsible for performing histology and cytology procedures, including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine stains, IHC and special stains, case organization in accordance with department procedures. You will assure positive sample, block and slide identification, prepare and maintain reagents for routine stains and histology procedures, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer & department procedures and per department schedule.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have a High School Diploma AND minimum two years of histology experience OR High School Diploma AND completion of an accredited program in Histotechnology OR Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology AND one year of histology experience OR Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry. National Certification as a MT (ASCP) or HT (ASCP) is required. State license where required. You should possess thorough knowledge of histology methods and correlation to disease processes, ability to follow protocols for the proper fixation and routine staining of samples, and consistently prepare and produce specimen sections with appropriate slide orientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic diagnosis by a pathologist.
Benefits
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services 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, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, 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, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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.
