Histologist Full time

About the role

Valley View hospital is seeking a day shift Histotechnologist!

Responsibilities

• Performs histological procedures to prepare surgical specimens for diagnostic pathology.
• Utilizes resources and techniques effectively according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains skill and knowledge to promote the Histology Department’s services.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a one-year accredited histology program.
• Certificate in Histology, either Histotechnician or Histotechnologist.
• Certification is required. ASCP registered or eligible for certification.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in histology.
• Knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the histology department.
• Knowledgeable regarding surgical and autopsy pathology.
• Knowledgeable regarding the identification and embedding of all tissue specimens.
• Knowledgeable regarding the cutting and mounting of tissue specimens.
• Knowledgeable in H & E staining and cover slipping of all tissue specimens.
• Knowledgeable in the preparation of frozen sections.
• Knowledgeable in the performance of special histochemical procedures.
• Have basic computer skills.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available.
• Retirement Plan 401(a)Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services.
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s).
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
• Loan Repayment.

Pay

Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

Schedule

Day shift