Histotechnician

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Histotechnician to join our team!

We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.


Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department
Laboratory Services

Work for an ASCP-designated Leading Laboratory, recognized for excellence in quality outcomes, professional development, trusted leadership, and laboratory visibility.

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
Days (United States of America)

Work Type
Regular

Salary
$30.21 - $43.80 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.


Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• 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

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare 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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.


As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.