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CommonSpirit Health

Histology Technician Certified PRN

CommonSpirit Health, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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

Responsibilities Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties. Prepare and process tissue samples including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Conduct routine histologic examinations under a microscope by a pathologist.

Job Requirements In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Required Education And Experience

Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program.

High school diploma and 60 college/university semester hours, with a combination of 12 hours biology and chemistry (both required) and one year full‑time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing, and staining.

Associates degree with a combination of 12 hours biology and chemistry (both required) and one year full‑time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing, and staining.

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.

Preferred Education And Certifications

Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program.

AND/OR

Histotechnician certification (HT) by American Society of Clinical Pathology.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Training

Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties.

Physical, Exertion, and Sensory Medium

Schedule PRN – 12 noon – 5 pm / Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Location Penrose Hospital, CommonSpirit Mountain Region. The lab provides essential, comprehensive services 24/7, every day of the year. This role is designed for growth, offering unparalleled learning in a collaborative and encouraging atmosphere.

Salary $24.85 – $37.61 per hour

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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