Histotechnologist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Histotechnologist? 's North Austin Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

As a Histotechnologist, you will perform all functions related to preparation of specimens for pathologist examination, including gross examination, preparation and cutting of blocks, and preparation and staining of slides. You will ensure the specimens taken are acceptable and sustainable in the required observation and diagnosis by the Pathologist. You will also be responsible for safety, maintenance, and quality control activities.

• You will accession specimens with proper patient information, and log specimens accurately with patient data, specimen types and sources
• You will process, embed, cut, mount and stain specimens
• You will accurately file slides, cassettes and tissue blocks
• You will prepare, label, and observe expiration dates on solutions and reagents
• You will assist with bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and renal biopsies
• You will assist with lab maintenance to include cleaning, restocking, preventative maintenance of equipment, instrument performance checks, and specimen discarding

• 1 year of previous experience as a Histotechnologist

• Associate’s degree in Histology or Applied Science
• Graduate of an accredited school or program of Histology or Pathology

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, part of St. David's Health Care, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations – St. David's North Austin Medical Center and St. David's Surgical Hospital.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David's Women's Center of Texas. The hospital also offers minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, which is located on-site.

Other services include a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care 's Children's Hospital. The hospital also features the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a…