Histotechnologist

Job Summary

The Histotechnologist plays a crucial role in the Laboratory, providing quality service, safe, accurate, and timely testing for neonates through geriatrics. They integrate current scientific knowledge with technical competency, continuously improving clinical testing, confidence, and knowledge through formal and informal education.

Qualifications

• Shift: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm M- F
• AS or BS degree in related sciences preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience demonstrating knowledge and expertise
• ASCP preferred; eligible for registry; continued employment based on licensure
• Working knowledge of all Histology Procedures
• Familiarity with all equipment in the Histology Laboratory
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to embed 75 blocks an hour
• Ability to cut 50 slides an hour
• Ability to perform H&E stain with consistent results
• Ability to perform all special stains and IHC procedures without unnecessary repeats
• Ability to cut and stain frozen section in 5 minutes
• Ability to perform all cytology slide preparation work
• Ability to order pathology specimens accurately and efficiently
• Ability to provide quick, accurate customer service
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately
• Able to adjust to changing workload

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Company Information

HCA Healthcare is a large and comprehensive healthcare system in the Rocky Mountain region. It includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge is a Level II Trauma Center with 284 licensed beds and offers comprehensive cancer care, an award-winning Birth Place, a dedicated Robotics Center, and a state-of-the-art Spine and Total Joint Center. The company is known for its philanthropic efforts, contributing over $1 million through cash and in-kind donations annually and over $400 million in federal, state, and local taxes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times.