Histology Technologist Seeking a hospital-based Histology Technologist I to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do. You Will: 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 You Should Have: A 2 Year/ Associate Degree in ScienceA 4 Year/ Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is beneficialA 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 preferredHCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full service provider for clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers and commercial accounts. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Histology Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
