Histotechnologist

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.

As our Certified Histology Technician, you will perform routine testing within the histology laboratory, applying your certified technical knowledge to department testing and clinical relevance.

Every day you will execute laboratory procedures, consistently demonstrate a self-directed approach to your work, and utilize complex problem-solving skills to ensure accurate and reliable results within the histology department.

To be successful in this role, you will possess current certification as a Histology Technician, strong technical skills in histology, a deep understanding of laboratory testing principles, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to ensure accurate and clinically relevant outcomes.

• Performs testing with a high level of competency according to established protocols.
  
• Generates materials which are used for making accurate diagnoses and prognoses which influence patient care and management.
  
• Follows laboratory, hospital, and regulatory agency policies, procedures and guidelines.
  
• Responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting of instruments/equipment and appropriate documentation of activities.
  
• Completes required QC and maintenance, consistently recognizing variances and documenting appropriate corrective action.
  
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises independent judgment to correlate and interpret data.

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

• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program OR HS and 60 college/university semester hours, with a combination of 12 hours biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one (1) year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five (5) years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining OR Associate Degree with a combination of 12 hours biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one (1) year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five (5) years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining OR Will consider candidates with High School diploma and two (2) 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