Histology Technician Certified

CommonSpirit Health • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Where You’ll Work Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted. Job Summary and Responsibilities Qualified external applicants are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus! Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance! To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details! Job Summary: Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of tissue for the pathologist evaluation and diagnosis.

Requirements

• Opt 1: Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program
• Opt 2: HS and 60 college/university semester hrs, with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.
• Opt 3: Associates degree with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.
• Opt 4: Will consider candidates with High School diploma and two or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
• Physical, Exertion, and Sensory - Medium

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program AND/OR Histotechnician certification, HT, by American Society of Clinical Pathology

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
• The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of tissue for the pathologist evaluation and diagnosis.

Benefits

• Qualified external applicants are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!
• Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
• To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible.
• Some exclusions apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED