Certified Histology Technician: Precision Tissue Prep & Staining

Commonspirit-Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is seeking a Histology Technician Certified to prepare and process tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist.

You will perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining to produce high-quality slides for diagnosis. You will apply specialized certification and technical expertise to maintain rigorous lab standards, ensuring accurate diagnostic support and reliable tissue specimens.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare tissues using histological techniques, including labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping
• Section and stain histological specimens for routine and special studies, including preparation of stains and solutions
• Prioritize work to meet laboratory turnaround time standards
• Assist pathologists within the established scope of practice
• Monitor inventory, assist in ordering and stocking, and log reagents and supplies
• Demonstrate competency in operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment while multitasking with limited supervision

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Prioritization

Quality focus

Education

Histotechnician/Histotechnologist program

High school + biology/chemistry, 12 college hours

Associate degree with biology/chemistry + 1 year histopathology

Tools

Embedding system

Microtomy equipment

Staining equipment

Job description

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is seeking a Histology Technician Certified to prepare and process tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist.

You will perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining to produce high-quality slides for diagnosis. You will apply specialized certification and technical expertise to maintain rigorous lab standards, ensuring accurate diagnostic support and reliable tissue specimens.