Anatomical Pathology Technician

Position Overview

Are you seeking a workplace that champions diversity and inclusion? Join our team at St. David's South Austin Medical Center as an Anatomical Pathology Technician and discover the true essence of being part of the HCA Healthcare family.

At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, we provide a comprehensive rewards package that prioritizes the health, lifestyle, career growth, and retirement of our staff. Our benefits include:

• Extensive medical insurance that covers numerous essential services at minimal or no cost. This includes prescription medications, mental health services, complimentary telehealth options, and free AirMed medical transport.
• Additional choices for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care insurance, relocation support, pet insurance, and more.
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of salary (depending on tenure).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family planning benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support (tuition, student loan assistance, certification support, scholarships for dependents).
• Colleague recognition initiatives.
• Time Away From Work Program (including paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time staff based on income.

For more details on Employee Benefits, please inquire.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are looking for an Anatomical Pathology Technician to join our team, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality, efficient care to all patients. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a supportive environment, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

As an Anatomical Pathology Technician, your duties will encompass all aspects of specimen preparation for pathologist evaluation, including gross examination, block preparation and cutting, as well as slide preparation and staining. You will guarantee that specimens are suitable and viable for the required observations and diagnoses by the Pathologist. Additionally, you will oversee safety, maintenance, and quality control processes.

• Accession specimens with accurate patient information and log them correctly.
• Process, embed, cut, mount, and stain specimens.
• File slides, cassettes, and tissue blocks accurately.
• Prepare, label, and monitor expiration dates on solutions and reagents.
• Assist with bone marrow aspirations, biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and renal biopsies.
• Support lab maintenance, including cleaning, restocking, preventive maintenance of equipment, instrument performance checks, and specimen disposal.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as an Anatomical Pathology Technician is preferred.

Education

• Associate's degree in Histology or Applied Science.
• Graduation from an accredited Histology or Pathology program.

Licenses and Certifications

• Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) is preferred.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is a 368-bed acute care facility offering a wide range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program, advanced trauma care, comprehensive cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic programs, full-service maternity and newborn care, and two emergency centers.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare has invested significantly in charitable care and other uncompensated expenses.

Across HCA Healthcare's extensive network, our nurses and colleagues positively impact patients, communities, and healthcare. Together, we elevate our mission to provide a healthier tomorrow.

If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to explore the role of Anatomical Pathology Technician with us. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.