Histology Technologist

Description
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
1431 SW 1st Ave Ocala, FL 34471
Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Histology Technologist opening with HCA
Florida Ocala Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of
the HCA Healthcare team.
Ocala Regional Medical Center is now HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. Our 288-bed
facility is located in the heart of Ocala. With a Level II Trauma Center and
the region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center, our hospitals offer a host of
quality and award-winning services.
Benefits
HCA Florida Ocala 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
We are seeking a Histology Technologist for our team to ensure that we
continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you
get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who
feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
_You Will:_
· Perform histology and cytology procedures including specimen
processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide
preparation, routine stains, IHC and special stains, case organization in
accordance with department procedures.
· Assure positive sample, block and slide identification Prepare and maintains
reagents for routine stains and histology procedures.
· Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per
manufacturer & department procedures and per department schedule.
· Adhere to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of
quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment and
procedures performed.
· Utilize independent judgement and 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.
· Adhere to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of
quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment and
procedures performed.
_You Should Have:_
· High School Diploma AND minimum two years of histology experience OR High
School Diploma.
· Completion of an accredited program in Histo-technology OR Associate’s
degree in Chemistry, Biology AND one year of histology experience OR
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or
Chemistry National Certification as a MT (ASCP) or HT (ASCP) required State
license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)
· Thorough knowledge of histology methods and correlation to disease processes
Ability to follow protocols for the proper fixation and routine staining of
samples.
· Ability to consistently prepare and produce specimen sections with
appropriate slide orientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic
diagnosis by a pathologist.
· Demonstrate good technique in the cutting, embedding, orientation and
staining of specimens.
· General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance
requirements Excellent communication, team work and organizational skills.
· Ability to train others Effective and proactive problem solving and
decision-making skills
HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of 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 in 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 costs 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
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Histology Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly
qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We
are interviewing apply today!
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.
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