Histology Technician jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Histology Technician receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures and pathologist review. Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Being a Histology Technician maintains accurate tissue and slide records. Cleans and maintains instruments and work areas. Additionally, Histology Technician complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety. Requires an associate degree in biology, related science, or equivalent. Typically requires completion of an accredited histotechnology program. Requires ASCP Histotechnician certification (HT). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Histology Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Histology Technician
  • SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT DBA HEART OF THE ROCKIES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
  • SALIDA, CO FULL_TIME
  • Biological Science degree desired, but not required, will train the right candidate.

     

    All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, infection prevention procedures (TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, etc.), physical capacity profile and acknowledgement of policies.

     

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

    1. Performs routine histopathology procedures.
    a. Completes surgical pathology. This includes identification, embedding, cutting, mounting and H&E staining. (in/outpatient, outpatient, doctors' offices and other hospitals).
    b. Accurately identifies and embeds in the correct cassette all tissue specimens to ensure proper patient diagnosis.
    c. Performs the cutting and mounting of each tissue specimen to acceptable standards per pathologist and procedure manual on a regular basis.
    d. Performs H&E staining and cover slipping for all tissue specimens by noon of each day with minimal re-cuts.
    2. Performs special histochemical procedures.
    a. Completes special histochemical procedures; special staining.
    b. Prepares frozen section (stat) for immediate diagnostic interpretation by pathologist and maintains quality assurance data.
    3. Performs cytology preparation for immediate cytological adequacy examinations (Diff-Quick stain).
    a. Including identification, appropriate processing.
    b. Logs in all specimens accurately.
    c. Accurately identifies and processes in the correct manner to ensure proper patient diagnosis.
    d. Stains each specimen according to protocol
    4. Assists at bedside for bone marrow aspirate and biopsy collection. Processes bone marrow aspirate clot sections, smears and biopsies.
    5. Maintains a quality histology and cytology section (Immediate cytologic adequacy exam only).
    a. The histotech maintains histology and cytology section supplies, safety, preventive maintenance and files.
    b. Maintains and performs send-out cases to referral facilities at request of pathologist or patient.
    c. Orders all needed supplies by Friday each week.
    d. Checks in all supplies and labels with appropriate sticker and/or hazardous materials sticker as received.
    e. Utilizes computer inventory control system according to procedure.
    f. Demonstrates ongoing knowledge of safety rules, safety devices and hazardous chemicals used in histology and the lab by annual review of Safety Policies and required education.
    g. Maintains current filing system for retrieval of data for comparisons with currently sent cases as needed.
    h. Correlates preventative maintenance with other lab sections and /or participates in research and purchase of new equipment
    6. Meets CLIA standards for high complexity testing and performs tissue grossing on selected specimens with the Pathologist’s direction and oversight.
    a. Including identification, appropriate processing.
    b. Logs in all specimens accurately.
    c. Dictates findings for inclusion on the final report.
    d. Accurately identifies and processes in the correct manner to ensure proper patient diagnosis.

     

  • 22 Days Ago

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Histology Technician
  • SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
  • Salida, CO FULL_TIME
  • Biological Science degree desired, but not required, will train the right candidate. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal ba...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Histology Assistant
  • CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME
  • Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Automotive Technician with Peak Kia Colorado Springs
  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME
  • Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Technician
  • QAS MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC
  • Montrose, CO OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: GT0002 - Montrose, CO Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Description$15.00/hour-GT0002- 16450 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401 General Purpose of...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Technician
  • House Doctors of Colorado Springs
  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME
  • WHAT WE OFFER? Competitive pay and bonus structure TONS of growth and advancement opportunities Incredible team culture and events Cool, branded company vehicle Full time hours with job security Multi...
  • 4 Days Ago

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RN Acute Care Ortho Neuro
  • Uchealth
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: Ortho-Neuro Patient Care Un...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Acute Care RN Surgical Trauma
  • Uchealth
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: Surgical Trauma FTE: Full T...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Acute Care Cardiology
  • Uchealth
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: Cardiovascular Thoracic PCU...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Acute Care Renal Nights
  • Uchealth
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: MHC Renal Med Unit FTE: Ful...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Acute Care RN Nights
  • Uchealth
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: NEW Acute Care Unit FTE: Fu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Acute Care Medicine
  • Uchealth
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: MHC 3 East Internal Med Uni...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Histotechnologist
  • UCHealth
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo Department: Pathology FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 ho...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Histotechnologist
  • UCHealth
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo Department: Pathology FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 ho...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Colorado Springs is a home rule municipality that is the largest city by area in Colorado as well as the county seat and the most populous municipality of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in the east central portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located 60 miles (97 km) south of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. At 6,035 feet (1,839 m) the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level, though some areas of the city are significantly higher and lower. Colorado Springs is situated near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 f...
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Income Estimation for Histology Technician jobs
$54,612 to $67,001
Colorado Springs, Colorado area prices
were up 2.3% from a year ago

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