Histology Technician Certified

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services seeks a Histology Technician Certified to prepare and process tissue samples for routine histologic techniques for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

You will perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining, ensuring high-quality slides for diagnostic evaluation. Strong attention to detail and certification in histology are required, with a commitment to rigorous lab standards.

Qualifications

• Accredited Histotechnician/Histotechnologist program required or equivalent.
• HS with 60 college credits including biology and chemistry plus 1 year histology experience within the last 5 years.
• Associate degree with biology/chemistry and 1 year histology experience within the last 5 years.
• HS diploma with 2+ years of experience in all areas of routine histology.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
• Preferred: Histotechnician HT certification by ASCP.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare tissues using histological techniques with proper labeling and embedding.
• Section and stain specimens for routine and special studies following written procedures.
• Prioritize work to meet laboratory turnaround times.
• Assist pathologists within scope of practice.
• Monitor inventory and log reagents and supplies.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain lab equipment with limited supervision.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Prioritize duties

Histology certification

Education

Accredited Histotechnician/Histotechnologist program

High School with biology and chemistry credits + 1 year histology experience

Associate degree with biology and chemistry + 1 year histology experience

High School diploma with 2+ years histology experience

Tools

Laboratory 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.

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

Required

Job Requirements

• 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.

Pay Range

$25.55 - $42.15 /hour