We are recruiting for a mission-driven Laboratory Technician, Histology-PRN to join our team!
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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 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
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
PRN/Intermittent
Salary
$21.00 - $28.07 / 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 exceptional retirement contributions, 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:
- Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Community resource navigation support
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
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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.
