Histotechnician

We are recruiting for a motivated Histotechnician to join our team!

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Department

Laboratory Services

Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, the incumbent performs moderately and complex Histopathology staining procedures, maintains all quality control and maintenance records required in the laboratory, resolves problems with test analysis and consults with the supervisors, Director of Laboratory Administration, or the Director of Services when appropriate and according to established protocol.

Histotechnician/Histotechnologist rotates with other members of the team, variable start time.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the organization and efficiency of workflow processes throughout the Histopathology process; from receipt to storage. (10%)
• Triages and executes daily work to ensure consistent turnaround times. (10%)
• Performs specialized procedures such as decalcification, automated immunohistochemical preparation, manual special stains, etc. (10%)
• Ensures proper labeling, handling, preservation, processing, preparation, transportation, and storage of specimens. (10%)
• Determines proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained. (5%)
• Manages inventory (5%)
• Provides assistance to the pathologist in a timely manner. (5%)
• Ensures the highest quality during all phases of the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes. (5%)
• Operates, maintains, and performs advanced troubleshooting on laboratory equipment, as well as any scheduled maintenance. (5%)
• Provides troubleshooting assistance and support to technical staff and with the vendors to ensure uptime and testing turnaround times with equipment and for testing procedures. (5%)
• Advises and consults with the appropriate supervisor regarding troubleshooting, investigations, and quality control issues. (5%)
• Participates in performing quality control, proficiency testing, preventative maintenance, and environmental controls. (5%)
• Trains for new technology or new testing as new technology or testing is released. (5%)
• Participates in huddles or meetings and communicates quality activities inside and outside of the laboratory when needed. (5%)
• Follows and ensures safety, life safety, and infection control procedures for self, patients, and others. (5%)
• Provides education and strengthens teaching as part of the DH mission, assists with teaching as needed. (5%)

Education:

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of professional experience at an accredited hospital as a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist, preferred

Licenses:

• HTASCP-Histotechnician - ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of histopathology techniques.
• Proficient in embedding and cutting.
• Knowledge of compliance of safety and infection control requirements, including the use of all medical and surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perpetuate teamwork.
• Familiar with regulatory compliance in Quality Control (QC) and competency requirements.
• Good communication and customer relation skills to ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented work relative to completing decedent paperwork, in identifying, accessioning, handling specimens for processing and testing.
• General knowledge of specimen sources and surgical procedures to accurately perform accessioning.
• Basic understanding of surgical pathology coding.
• Experience with Hospital Information System, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to troubleshoot testing, equipment, and quality issues

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$29.11 - $45.12 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.