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Histology Technician Certified

Penrose Hospital

#Laboratory Services #Pathology #Magnet Hospital #ASCP #Histotechnician #Histopathology #Staining #Microtomy #Histotechnologist

Quick overview

The Histology Technician prepares and processes tissue samples using routine histologic techniques including fixation, embedding, and microtomy. They perform staining procedures to ensure samples are ready for evaluation and diagnosis by a pathologist.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have completed an accredited Histotechnician program or possess a high school diploma with at least two years of relevant laboratory experience. Proficiency in routine histology techniques and the ability to multitask in a clinical environment are required.

high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateMultitaskingDetail-orientedHistopathologyStainingEmbeddingMicrotomyHistologyFixationMicroscope operationTissue processing

Job description

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!
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.
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Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
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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.
Job Requirements 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.

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