Histology Technician

HCA Healthcare • Brentwood, TN

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About The Position

HCA Healthcare is hiring a Histology Technician to perform histology and cytology procedures in support of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services. The role includes processing and fixing specimens, preparing cell blocks, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine and special staining, immunohistochemistry, and organizing cases according to department procedures. The technician ensures positive identification of samples, blocks, and slides; prepares and maintains reagents; and performs scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation. The position also requires adherence to department quality-control and quality-assurance policies, including required documentation.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services provides clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services to hospitals, physicians, and other clients. Its infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, histology and microbiology operations in Largo, Florida, and hospital-based rapid-response laboratories across four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehabilitation hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package with benefits that may vary by location. The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the listed protected bases.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• General knowledge of histology methods and their correlation to disease processes.
• Ability to follow protocols for proper specimen fixation and routine staining.
• Ability to consistently prepare specimen sections with appropriate slide orientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic diagnosis by a pathologist.
• Demonstrated good technique in cutting, embedding, orienting, and staining specimens.
• General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to set a positive example.
• Effective and proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• State license where applicable: CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, or WV.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology and cytology procedures, including specimen processing and fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine stains, immunohistochemistry, and special stains.
• Organize cases in accordance with department procedures.
• Ensure positive identification of samples, blocks, and slides.
• Prepare and maintain reagents for routine stains and histology procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation according to manufacturer and department procedures and schedules.
• Follow department policies for performing and documenting quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment, and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away programs, including 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, an 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.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED