Histology Technologist
Company: HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services
Location: Largo
Posted on: January 31, 2025
Job Description:
Description $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity
and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Histology
Technologist opening with HCA West Florida Market Lab today and
find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare
team. Benefits HCA West Florida Market Lab offers a total rewards
package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of
our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location. We are seeking a Histology Technologist for
our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with
high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for
these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support
each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels
patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! Job
Summary and Qualifications 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
providedYou Should Have:
- A 2 Year/Associate Degree in Science
- A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is
beneficial
- 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 preferredHCA
Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full service providerfor
clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing
hospitals, physicians, and clients withtimely diagnostic
information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a
fullyautomated 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
fourHCA Healthcare divisions within the state of Florida. Our core
laboratories support more than250 acute and rehab hospitals,
physician practices, surgery centers and commercialaccounts.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 thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses. "Across HCA Healthcare's more than
2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive
impact on patients, communities and healthcare. Together, we uplift
and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane
Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN Senior Vice President and Chief
Nursing Executive If you find this opportunity compelling, we
encourage you to apply for our Histology Technologist opening. We
promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will
be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing
apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value
diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Keywords: HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services, Tampa , Histology Technologist, Other , Largo, Florida
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