Histologist Full time

Valley View; Laboratory (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid life coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off (PTO) and family leave

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Discount on Valley View services

Ski passes and other perks

Job summary

Valley View Hospital is seeking a day shift Histotechnologist. The position runs Monday to Friday with no weekends or holidays. The role involves preparing surgical specimens for diagnostic pathology and maintaining high standards within the Histology Department.

Educational requirements include a one-year histology program, a histology certificate, and ASCP certification or eligibility. A F/T histology position with competitive hourly pay is offered along with a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a one-year accredited histology program.
• Certificate in Histology (Histotechnician or Histotechnologist) required.
• ASCP registered or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs histological procedures to prepare surgical specimens for diagnostic pathology.
• Utilizes resources and techniques according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains skill and knowledge to promote the Histology Department’s services.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Histology certificate required

ASCP registered or eligible

Graduate of histology program (1-year)

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $32.68 USD to $48.06 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Valley View hospital is seeking a day shift Histotechnologist! M-F, no weekends or holidays!

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

• Performs histological procedures to prepare surgical specimens for diagnostic pathology.
• Utilizes resources and techniques effectively according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains skill and knowledge to promote the Histology Department’s services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Graduate of a one-year accredited histology program.
• Certificate in Histology, either Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Certification is required.
• ASCP registered or eligible for certification.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in histology.
• Knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the histology department.
• Knowledgeable regarding surgical and autopsy pathology
• Knowledgeable regarding the identification and embedding of all tissue specimens.
• Knowledgeable regarding the cutting and mounting of tissue specimens.
• Knowledgeable in H & E staining and cover slipping of all tissue specimens.
• Knowledgeable in the preparation of frozen sections.
• Knowledgeable in the performance of special histochemical procedures.
• Have basic computer skills.

SALARY RANGE:

• $32.68 to $48.06 /hour
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

BENEFITS

• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

About Us

Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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