Histotechnologist in Training

Description

Summary:
Under direct supervision by certified Histotechnologist, trains to provide high quality routine Hematoxylin and Eosin, immunohistochemically and histochemically stained slides to pathologist for routine or complex diagnosis and prognostic markers.

Work Schedule: Full Time Days

Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision by certified histotechnologist, trains to embed and section processed tissue sections to produce slides for diagnosis, section frozen tissue to produce slides for quick diagnosis during surgical procedures.

Learns histology practice theory and trains to perform special staining techniques for interstitial elements of tissue sections to include micro-organisms and various cellular components including antigens and enzymes for complex diagnosis and prognostic markers.

Maintains immediate work area and trains on equipment used for embedding, sectioning, and staining specimens. Trains to maintain and troubleshoot processing equipment.

Demonstrates competency and passing scores in all trained areas. At the end of the full-time year of training, must take appropriate ASCP certification exam for HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP).

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Credentials:
  
  
• Other information:
  Minimum Required Education: Minimum 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both); OR an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both) OR Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both). Must provide transcripts with applicable courses and passing grades.
  
  Required License/Certification None required.
  
  Minimum Experience: None required.

The pay range for this position is: $19.67 - $25.57 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee’s contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years’ employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• 5 year incentive bonus
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  

Loan Repayment:

UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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