Histology Technician Certified

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Histology Technician Certified, you will prepare and process tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. You are responsible for ensuring that all tissue is handled with the precision necessary for accurate medical evaluation.

Every day, you will perform essential histologic techniques, including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Your daily work provides the high-quality slides required for the pathologist’s evaluation and diagnosis.

To be successful in your role, you will apply your specialized certification and technical expertise to maintain rigorous laboratory standards. Your commitment to detail ensures that the diagnostic process is supported by reliable and expertly prepared tissue specimens.

• Receive and prepare tissues using accepted histological techniques, including proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
• Section and stain histological specimens for routine and special studies, including the preparation of various stains, solutions, and compounds following written technical procedures.
• Prioritize work appropriately to meet laboratory turnaround time standards and ensure efficient use of time.
• Assist pathologists within the established scope of practice.
• Monitor supply inventory, assist in ordering and stocking, and properly log reagents and supplies into the lab according to laboratory inventory procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment according to manufacturer specifications, while multitasking effectively with limited supervision.

We are offering a $10,000 Sign on Bonus in addition up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

Job Requirements

Required

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

Preferred

• Associate's degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program, AND/OR Histotechnician certification, HT, by American Society of Clinical Pathology

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.