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HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
Histology Technician
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A Histotechnologist or Histotechnician works in a medical laboratory and prepares samples of human or animal tissue for examination under a microscope.
$68,332 / year median in Florida
+14% projected growth
Job Description
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital 449 West 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405 Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Histology Technician Seeking a Histology Technician / Histo Lab Tech / Histotechnician 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. What you will do in this role: Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets Embeds tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block Sections paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour Produces sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts Perform routine H & E stain Prepares smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations Perform quality control procedures per protocol and complete necessary documentation to maintain specimen integrity throughout all processes What Qualifications you will need: A 2 Year/Associate Degree in Science required A State of Florida Technician License OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process Technical specialty in Histology 1-2 years in a high-volume histology setting is helpful Benefits HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, 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