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HCA Healthcare · 6 days ago

Histology Technologist

Deerfield Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

HCA Healthcare is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, committed to delivering respectful and compassionate care. They are seeking a Histology Technologist to analyze testing samples, perform quality control procedures, and produce high-quality tissue sections for patient care.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Analyze testing samples according to instructions and perform quality control procedures per protocol

Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block

Section paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour

Produce sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts

Perform routine H & E stain performed according to Department procedure

Recognize inferior staining prior to submitting and corrects the problem to meet standards

Perform any on-site special stains and histo-chemical methods

Prepare smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations

Ensure correct Cytology and Pathology numbers are entered in the computer under the right prefix, as well as ALL clinical data provided

Qualification

HistologyQuality control proceduresState of Florida Technologist LicenseMedical Technology degreeTeam collaboration

Required

A 2 Year/Associate Degree in Science

A State of Florida Technologist License OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process

Less than one year of experience in Histology; 1-3 years of experience in a high-volume histology setting is preferred

(LabSup) General/Clinical Lab Supervisor, or (MLS) Medical Laboratory Scientist, or (HTL-ASCP) Histotechnologist, or (HT-ASCP) Histotechnician, or (CLT/CLS) Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist

Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

Preferred

A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is beneficial

Benefits

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.

Company

HCA Healthcare

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HCA Healthcare provides medical education and healthcare services in locally managed facilities. It is a sub-organization of North Florida Endoscopy Center.

Founded in 1968

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees