Histology Technician

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About the role

Histology Technicians in the 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 to provide accurate and timely results.

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 the preparation of frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Perform histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine and special stains, and case organization in accordance with department procedures.
• Assure positive sample, block, and slide identification.
• Prepare and maintain solutions for routine stains and histology procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer and department procedures and schedule.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to ensure the accuracy of procedures performed and proper equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and take appropriate corrective action to resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely manner.
• Adhere to department policy regarding performance and documentation of quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment, and procedures performed.
• Identify unacceptable results/outcomes, take appropriate action, and escalate to department leadership when unable to resolve.
• Ensure that patient materials are not provided to a pathologist until issues have been resolved.
• Support 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.
• Act as a resource to peers and customers; model teamwork.
• Assist in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.
• Participate in accreditation inspections.
• Perform duties of a Complex Specimen Processor as required.

Requirements

• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• State license where required (CA, FL, NV).
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification is highly desirable.

Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of histology methods and their correlation to disease processes.
• Ability to meticulously follow directions and protocols for the proper fixation and routine staining of samples.
• Capability to consistently prepare and produce specimen sections with appropriate slide orientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic diagnosis by a pathologist.
• Good technique in the cutting, embedding, orientation, and staining of specimens.
• General understanding of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, setting a positive example for colleagues.
• 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.
• Consideration of the impact of decisions on other components of the organization.

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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for 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), 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.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.