**Description** IRL East Florida Central Core Lab **3201 SW 15th St Deerfield Beach, FL 33442** Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Histology Technician? At HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services, 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** IRL East Florida Core Lab 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_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 like you to be a part of our team. **Job Summary and Qualifications** You Will: + Perform histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine stains, IHC and special stains, case organization in accordance with department procedures. + Assure positive sample, block and slide identification + Prepare and maintains reagents for routine stains and histology procedures. + Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer & department procedures and per department schedule. + Adhere to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment and procedures performed. You Should Have: + High School Diploma required + Associate’s degree preferred + Minimum one year experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred + State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV) + General knowledge of histology methods and correlation to disease processes + Ability to follow protocols for the proper fixation and routine staining of samples + Ability to consistently prepare and produce specimen sections with appropriate slide orientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic diagnosis by a pathologist + Demonstrates good technique in the cutting, embedding, orientation and staining of specimens + General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements + Excellent communication, team work and organizational skills. Sets a positive example. + Effective and proactive problem solving and decision making skills HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services (hcahealthcare.com/physicians/hospital-based-specialties/laboratory-services/) is a full service provider for clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with **timely diagnostic information** for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital based **rapid-response** laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support **more than 250** acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers and commercial accounts. 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 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.