Histology Technician

HCA Healthcare•Aventura, FL

About The Position

The Histology Technician in the HCA Healthcare Lab Service Line prepares and processes specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. The role performs histology and cytology procedures, maintains laboratory equipment, ensures quality control, and contributes to continuous quality improvement. By processing, sectioning, and staining tissue specimens, the technician supports accurate and timely results and collaborates with pathologists and the care team. The position also supports laboratory service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, and a healthy work environment. The technician acts as a resource to peers and customers, supports staff orientation and training as requested, participates in accreditation inspections, and performs duties of a Complex Specimen Processor as assigned.

Requirements

One year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.
High school diploma.
State license where applicable (CA, FL, NV).
Ability to follow directions and protocols for proper fixation and routine staining of samples.
Ability to prepare specimen sections with appropriate slide orientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic diagnosis.
Good technique in cutting, embedding, orientation, and staining of specimens.
General understanding of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to assimilate and analyze information and recommend actions.
Effective, proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to understand the interdependent nature of work processes and consider how decisions affect other parts of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality control and quality assurance, and participate in continuous quality improvement.
Prepare and process specimens for gross and microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist.
Assist in preparing frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist, as needed.
Perform histology and cytology procedures, including specimen processing and fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine and special stains, and case organization in accordance with department procedures.
Ensure positive identification of samples, blocks, and slides.
Prepare and maintain solutions for routine stains and histology procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation according to manufacturer and department procedures and schedules.
Use problem-solving skills to ensure procedure accuracy and proper equipment performance; troubleshoot, take corrective action, and escalate issues promptly when needed.
Follow department policies for performing and documenting quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment, and procedures.
Identify unacceptable results or outcomes, take appropriate action, and escalate issues to department leadership when unable to resolve them.
Ensure patient materials are not provided to a pathologist until an issue has been resolved.
Support departmental goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and integration of intra- and interdepartmental activities.
Act as a resource to peers and customers and model teamwork.
Assist with orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.
Participate in accreditation inspections.
Perform duties of a Complex Specimen Processor as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
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.
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.