What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histologist position at HCA?
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Histologist? At Mission Hospital, 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
Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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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 telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
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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.
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Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
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Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
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Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
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401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
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Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
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Colleague recognition program
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Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
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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 Histologist like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Role Summary: Maintain the pre-analytical processing and preparation of patient specimens. Performs both routine and complex histology procedures on tissue and fluids. Assist with equipment maintenance and care. Assists manager in monitoring quality control data to ensure procedures and results are accurate.
What qualifications you will need:
- Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
- Required Certification: If registry eligible 2004 or after, must have ASCP Certification as Histotechnologist (HT) or Histotechnician (HTL) or obtain within 1 year of employment. Once certified, ASCP recertification required every 3 years. If employed at Mission Hospital or other facility as a Histologist prior to 2004; certification encouraged but not required.
- Required Experience: One year
- Preferred Experience: Five years
This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, is Mission Health's flagship hospital and is licensed for 763 beds. Business North Carolina ranked Mission Hospital the No. 1 "Best Hospital" in North Carolina for 2017 and 2018, and Mission Hospital ranked among the top 1% of "Best Hospitals" nationally in 2016 by Healthgrades. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care and the region's only Level II trauma center. Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital - the region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the second-busiest in the state. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region, and is the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh.
"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 Histologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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