Histology Technologist

This role is for the Histology Department Candidate will be housed at Aventura Hospital but will travel to locations in Broward and Dade County. Mileage is covered. Do you have the career opportunities as a Histology Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Aventura Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits 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. Job Summary and Qualifications Seeking a hospital-based Histology Technologist I to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do. Responsibilities Analyze testing samples according to instructions and perform quality control procedures per protocol Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block Section paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour Produce sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts Perform routine H & E stain performed according to Department procedure Recognize inferior staining prior to submitting and correct the problem to meet standards Perform any on-site special stains and histochemical methods Prepare smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations Ensure correct Cytology and Pathology numbers are entered in the computer under the right prefix, as well as ALL clinical data provided Qualifications A 2 Year/ Associate Degree in Science A 4 Year/ Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology is beneficial A State of Florida Technologist License OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process Less than one year of experience in Histology; 1-3 years of experience in a high-volume histology setting is preferred 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr