Histotechnologist

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as a Histotechnologist today with HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe.

• 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 Air Med 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.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Under the supervision of the Director of Laboratory, Pathologist, Laboratory Manager and Lead Histotechnologist, the Histotechnologist is responsible for the efficient and accurate preparation of specimens processed in the Histology section of the Laboratory in accordance with accepted practices and Departmental and Hospital standards of care.

Each patient is assessed by appropriate disciplines beginning at the time the patient enters a hospital service and progressing through discharge. The person in this position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide clinical laboratory services to patients served in relation to growth and development over the life span to identify their requirements relative to age‑specific needs.

• Maintain carefully organized slide and tissue block files. Maintain actual tissues and specimens for prescribed times and in a readily retrievable manner.
• Assure and document proper routine maintenance of all Pathology equipment as scheduled by policy. Maintain general housekeeping of the Pathology lab and assure that flammables are stored appropriately and that formalin and other chemicals are properly discarded into waste containers for pickup by the chemical waste management company.
• Process all specimens forwarded to reference laboratories per requirements of the receiving laboratory. Record in a log (manual or electronic) all information regarding further testing by reference facilities. Assist in maintaining all reports from the reference labs, documenting their receipt in Hospital LIS.
• Maintain adequate inventory of Section supplies. Review supply within the Section weekly and advise the Lead Histotechnologist of needed orders.
• Stock supplies when they arrive.
• Clerical duties include, but are not limited to, the completion and/or interpretation of Pathology forms, requisitions, reports, logs and charge sheets. Respond to lab phone calls efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the day‑to‑day functions associated with the laboratory computer system.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Director of Laboratory, Laboratory Manager, Lead Histotechnologist, or Pathologist.

• Histotechnologist must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date (HTL‑ASCP).
• Bachelor’s Degree.