Laboratory Technician, Histology

We are recruiting for a motivated Laboratory Technician Histology to join our team!

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Department

Laboratory Services

Job Summary

Under general supervision the incumbent is responsible for independently accessioning delivering and processing laboratory specimens utilized in the detection diagnosis and treatment of physical conditions. Performs weekly QC and QA maintenance and maintains processing instrumentation for safety and compliance purposes. Provides backup and support coverage to all other areas of Anatomic Pathology (Surgical Pathology Gross Room Cytology and Decedent Affairs). May be assigned to assist with sending out samples and/or assisting with specialized collection and processing. This position rotates with other members of the team variable start time.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for reagent and instrument maintenance. (10%)
• Proficient accurate timely filing and distribution of diagnostic material (specimen blocks/cassettes slides etc.). (10%)
• Performs instrument QC preventative maintenance and environmental controls. (10%)
• Assist in specialized collections and processing such as: bone marrow renal adequacy etc. (10%)
• Responsible for the organization triage and execution of daily work to ensure consistent turnaround times. (10%)
• Ensure proper labeling handling preservation processing preparation transportation and storage of specimens. (10%)
• Determine proper fixative solutions in which tissue will be maintained. (10%)
• Inventory management. (10%)
• Embedding techniques. (10%)
• Provides assistance to the Technicians/Technologists Pathologists Assistance and Pathologist in a timely and quality manner. (10%)
• 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. (0%)
• Participates in huddles or meetings and communicates quality activities inside and outside of the laboratory when needed. (0%)
• Advises and consults with the appropriate supervisor regarding troubleshooting investigations and quality control issues. (0%)
• Practices compliance with safety regulatory and accrediting agencies. (0%)
• Follows and ensures safety life safety and infection control procedures for self patients and others. (0%)
• Provides assistance to the Decedent Affairs Office (inventory reagents specimen disposal etc.). (0%)
• Specimen Accessioning and Triage: Surgical Pathology and Cytology. (0%)
• Provides back-up coverage when other Laboratory Techs/Assistants are off in Surgical Pathology and Cytology. (0%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Two years of experience as a laboratory technician in a hospital/medical or research laboratory Required

Licenses:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of Histopathology techniques and Ancillary Testing (flow cytometry cytogenetics electron microscopy special stains immunohistochemistry etc.)
• Knowledge of surgical pathology coding.
• General knowledge of specimen sources and surgical procedures to accurately perform accessioning.
• Ability to troubleshoot testing equipment and quality issues relative to testing in the area of oversight.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented work relative to completing ancillary testing paperwork accessioning and handling specimens for processing and testing.
• Ability to work professionally with patients and coworkers.
• Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work within the department.
• Ability to receive and accurately process patient specimens.
• 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.
• Ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented work in identifying accessioning and handling specimens for processing and testing.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
• Ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
• Basic computer and hospital/laboratory information system skills required.
• Experience using EPIC Beaker laboratory information system preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot testing equipment and quality issues

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.05 - $29.47 / 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 Denvers 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 Colorados 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 185000 individuals and 67000 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.