Histotechnologist

HCA•Englewood, CO

58d•$27 - $41

About The Position

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Histotechnologist with HCA HealthONE Swedish you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! At HCA/HealthONE we recognize the important role our Lab Departments play in our success. HCA Healthcare is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious Histotechnologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here! Here is some of what you can expect from being a Histotechnologist with us: You will provide quality service, a safe, accurate, timely testing for neonates through adolescence, and the adult and geriatric patients in the Laboratory in compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and CLIA 88 Standards You will integrate current scientific knowledge with technical competency, which relates to the Pathology Department You will continuously strive to improve clinical testing, confidence, and knowledge through formal and informal education You will be knowledgeable of age-related (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) quality of patient care HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients' total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE's acute care hospitals is Swedish, a proud member of the community for more than 115 years. An acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE Swedish is a national leader in neurosciences and serves as the region's preeminent referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state's first Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. HCA HealthONE Swedish is also home to a robust robotics program, a certified burn and reconstructive center, and a wide-ranging oncology center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals' list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than 1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than 400M in federal, state and local taxes. 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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Histotechnologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

ASCP preferred. Eligible for registry; continued employment will be based on licensure.
AS or BS degree in related sciences preferred.
Minimum of 2 years' experience that demonstrates the knowledge and expertise necessary.
Working knowledge of all Histology Procedures-Embedding, Microtomy, Tissue Processing, Fixation, Decalcification, Routine and Special Staining, and Immunohistochemistry.
Familiar with all equipment in the Histology Laboratory.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments or refers to appropriate sources for repairs.
Good communication skills.
Able to embed 75 blocks an hour.
Able to cut 50 slides an hour.
Able to perform H&E stain with consistent results.
Able to perform all special stains and IHC procedures without unnecessary repeats.
Able to cut and stain frozen section in 5 minutes.
Able to perform all cytology slide preparation work.
Able to order pathology specimens accurately and efficiently.
Able to provide quick, accurate customer service.
Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately.
Able to adjust to changing workload.

Responsibilities

provide quality service, a safe, accurate, timely testing for neonates through adolescence, and the adult and geriatric patients in the Laboratory in compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and CLIA 88 Standards
integrate current scientific knowledge with technical competency, which relates to the Pathology Department
continuously strive to improve clinical testing, confidence, and knowledge through formal and informal education
be knowledgeable of age-related (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) quality of patient care

Benefits

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.