Histology Technologist

Job Summary

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital is seeking a skilled Histology Technologist to join our team. As a Histology Technologist, you will be responsible for analyzing testing samples, performing quality control procedures, and embedding tissue specimens.

Responsibilities

• Analyze testing samples according to instructions and perform quality control procedures per protocol
• Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of seconds per block
• Section paraffin blocks at an average rate of 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

Requirements

• 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

About HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital is a full-service provider for clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services. 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.

Why Join Our Team?

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.