Histology Technologist

Description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Histology Technologist with HCA Florida Blake Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

HCA Florida Blake 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 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.

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Note: 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 Blake 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!

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 p erform 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 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 preferred

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital located in Bradenton, FL. We have a thirteen acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a recipient of the American Heart Associations Gold Fit Friendly Designation. We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24 hour employee fitness center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through cross-training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement. We also offer great benefits. We hope youll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.

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.