Histotechnologist
CommonSpirit Health•Colorado Springs, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology; acts as a technical resource for the department.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.
- Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of 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.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
- Knowledgeable in the areas of pathology management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histology.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program, AND/OR Histotechnology certification, HTL, by American Society of Clinical Pathology
Responsibilities
- Performs routine and complex histologic techniques including enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples.
- Prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease.
- Acts as a technical resource for the department.
- Maintains knowledge in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
