Histotechnologist

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Histotechnologist with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Is responsible for the daily operations of the Histology laboratory, to include scheduling and direct supervision of all Histology laboratory personnel. Serves as a liaison of the Histology department to provide assistance and address concerns and issues of the medical staff including but not limited to surgery department. Performs clinical laboratory testing in all/or designated areas. Investigates and resolves problems/complaints from physicians, patients and their families, nursing, and other hospital personnel.

Insures that laboratory policies and procedures are being followed by laboratory employees. Responsible for follow up, reviewing, and reporting all quality assurance issues including proficiency testing and departmental quality control. Provides counseling and instruction to employees as designated by the Laboratory Director and or designee. Communicates to Laboratory Director and or designee all issues concerning the functions of the Histology laboratory, and works closely with the Laboratory management team to resolve such issues.

Assist with preparation of bi-annual CAP inspections. Completes technical or special projects as assigned. Must be capable of making management decisions in the designated area of responsibility. Responsible for reviewing daily reports as assigned. Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.

He/she will perform tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Director and or designee within his/her scope of training.

• Supports the philosophy of Kingwood Medical Center by facilitating cooperation of hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Consistently provides outstanding service to all patients, physicians, fellow employees, and guests.
• Displays initiative to see processes through to completion and offers assistance without being asked.
• Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel as needed.
• Prioritizes activities of self based on demands for service.
• Remains alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed decision-making, and privacy.
• Is aware of resources available for ethical concerns and makes appropriate referrals.
• Practices cost-efficiently.
• Performs technical skills proficiently in accordance with established standards, as evidenced by annual validation processes.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge and skill to perform job requirements.
• Assists with the development of department specific policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations.
• Participates in employee interviewing, hiring and termination processes.
• Provides input, and participates in the probationary and annual evaluation of departmental staff.
• Collaborates with Director to assure adequate staffing levels for shift.

The Histology Tech is responsible for processing surgical specimens, body fluids and secretions for microscopic examination and with excellent customer service skills, assists pathologist in gross examination of specimens in a safe manner.

• Achieves professional goals set during previous evaluation period
• Demonstrates accountability in knowledge of and compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures
• Demonstrates competency in performance of department procedures
• Demonstrates problem solving skills with abnormal results
• Demonstrates competent performance skills in Quality Assurance, Quality Control
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility for property, equipment & supplies
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Enhances professional growth, development and knowledge
• Quality…