Histology Technician Certified
US-CO-Colorado Springs
mountain-commonspirit_external
Req #: 91882
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen-both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve. CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way. Responsibilities: Histology Technician Certified may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more! You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. 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. Qualifications: In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: Required Education and Experience: * 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 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
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