Histology Technician PRN

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Histology Technician PRN? At Medical City Dallas, 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.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, 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.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Histology Technician PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary:

Histology Technicians in HCA Healthcare Lab Service Line meticulously prepare and process specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. This role involves performing histology and cytology procedures, maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the laboratory. Histology technicians directly impact patient care through processing, sectioning, and staining tissue specimens working collaboratively with pathologists and the care team contributing to our commitment to providing accurate and timely results.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• Ensure quality control and quality assurance and participates in continuous quality improvement.

  · Prepares and processes specimens for gross and microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist.

  May assist in the preparation of frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a

  pathologist.

  · Performs histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation,

  embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine and special stains, case organization in accordance with

  department procedures.

  · Assures positive sample, block and slide identification.

  · Prepares and maintains solutions for routine stains and histology procedures. Performs preventive

  maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer & department procedures and per

  department schedule.

  · Utilizes 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.

  · Adheres to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of quality control and quality

  assurance for instrumentation, equipment, and procedures performed. Identifies unacceptable

  results/outcomes, takes appropriate action, and escalates to department leadership when unable to resolve.

  Ensures that patient materials are not provided to a pathologist until the issue has been resolved.

  · Supports the department in achieving goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance,

  patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and integration of intra- and inter-departmental activities.

  · Acts as a resource to peers and customers. Models teamwork.

  · Assists in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.

  · Participates in accreditation inspections.

  · Performs duties of a Complex Specimen Processor as required.

  What qualifications you will need:          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1 year experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

·       High School Diploma or GED required.

·       Associate's Degree in Histology, Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry preferred.

        State license where required (CA, FL, NV)

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Histology Technician PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.