Histology Technician

Description
Introduction: Monday - Friday 3:00am to 11:30am

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

Medical City Dallas, 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 Medical City Dallas 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 Qualifications

Histology Technicians in 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 contributing to our commitment to providing accurate and timely results.

What You Will Do In This Role:
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance and participates in continuous quality improvement.

· Prepares and processes specimens for gross and microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist.

May assist in the preparation of frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a

pathologist.

· Performs histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation,

embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine and special stains, case organization in accordance with

department procedures.

· Assures positive sample, block and slide identification.

· Prepares and maintains solutions for routine stains and histology procedures. Performs preventive

maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer & department procedures and per

department schedule.

· Utilizes problem-solving skills to ensure the accuracy of procedures performed and proper equipment

performance. Troubleshoots to and takes appropriate corrective action to resolve and/or escalate issues in a

timely manner for resolution.

· Adheres to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of quality control and quality

assurance for instrumentation, equipment, and procedures performed. Identifies unacceptable

results/outcomes, takes appropriate action, and escalates to department leadership when unable to resolve.

Ensures that patient materials are not provided to a pathologist until the issue has been resolved.

· Supports 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.

· Acts as a resource to peers and customers. Models teamwork.

· Assists in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.

· Participates in accreditation inspections.

· Performs duties of a Complex Specimen Processor as required.

What qualifications you will need:
• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

· High School Diploma or GED required.

· Associate's Degree in Histology, Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry preferred. Possess a comprehensive understanding of histology methods and their correlation to disease processes.

· Demonstrate the ability to meticulously follow directions and protocols for the proper fixation and routine

staining of samples.

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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, ****** orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.