Histology Technologist

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Port Saint Lucie
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Description $5K SIGN ON BONUS AND/OR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE INCLUDED!This is a part-time, day shift position (weekdays only).HCA Healthcare St Lucie Hospital 1800 SE Tiffany Ave St Lucie, FL 34952Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Histology Technologist with HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!HCA Healthcare St. Lucie Hospital is a 229-bed acute care facility accredited by The Joint Commission and designated a Top Performing Hospital. Since 1983, SLMC has continually provided quality care to the Treasure Coast community.
BenefitsHCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, 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 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.
  
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  
  Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  
  Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Histology Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!Job Summary and QualificationsSeeking a Histology Technologist like you 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:
  • Prepare, process and stain pathology tissues and cytology samples for review by the pathologist under the direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager or director
  • Embeds tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block.
  • Sections paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour.
  • Produces sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts.
  • Routine H & E stain performed according to Department procedure. Recognizes inferior staining prior to submitting and corrects the problem to meet standards.
  • Performs any on-site special stains and histo-chemical methods
  • Assist with gross examination of small biopsies and prepare tissues for processing, staining and screening of samples, batching and referral of cases to referral laboratories as requiredYou Should Have:
    • A 2 Year/Associate Degree in Science required
    • 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
    • Technical specialty in Histology
    • 5+ years of experience required; 1This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved). 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 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, Port St. Lucie , Histology Technologist, Other , Port Saint Lucie, Florida