Histotechnologist (Histo Tech), PRN
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Community Hospital
Grand Junction, CO, US
Summary
The Histotechnologist performs various pathology procedures including embedding, microtomy, staining, and immunohistochemistry. They are also responsible for troubleshooting equipment, maintaining laboratory standards, and communicating critical results to physicians.
Job Description
Position Highlights:
- Job Type: PRN
- Location: Community Hospital
- Application Deadline: Open until September 14, 2026
Responsibilities:
- Performs all designated Community Hospital Pathology procedures competently, including but not limited to embedding, microtomy, staining, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, data entry, and cytology processing when designated.
- Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and solves problems or determines alternative solutions for analysis if needed, and reports all deviations from established procedure to the Supervisor. Investigate testing problems/errors and inform supervisor of all irregularities, errors or instrument failures and measures taken to solve.
- Makes contact with ordering physicians/departments as critical values, STAT reports, and similar circumstances present. Understand that time is of the essence in conveying such information to the ordering physician.
Requirements:
- Associate degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related laboratory science, OR
- Bachelor's degree or higher with:
- 6 semester hours of Chemistry
- 6 semester hours of Biology
- 12 additional semester hours in Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology (in any combination)
- At least 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR
- At least 24 semester hours of science courses, including:
- HT/ HTL (ASCP) certification is preferred or must be obtained within two (2) years of hire.
Compensation:
- $27.00 - $31.05 per hour, depending on education and experience.
- Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.
Additional Information:
- Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
- Work Location: In-person/onsite
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Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
About Community Hospital
Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a full-service, acute-care hospital licensed for 60 beds. As part of the Colorado West Healthcare System, we offer full outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient care for the Western Slope region of Colorado, and eastern Utah. Community Hospital brings together expert staff and world-class technology in a healing, family-centered environment. We provide a full range of medical services, including inpatient and outpatient surgery,and emergency care. We have comprehensive diagnostic capabilities: state-of-the-art ultrasound, CT (Philips Ingenuity 128 MDCT), digital mammography and cardiac testing. Community Hospital proudly partners with University of Utah Heath Care and Huntsman Cancer Institute to provide world-class medical and radiation oncology right here at home. Community Hospital is Joint Commission accredited. Our laboratory is College of American Pathologists-accredited. For those lab tests that we don’t conduct on site, the Mayo Clinic is our exclusive partner for reference laboratory services. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized care to our patients, and in working closely with our medical-care providers in treating the whole person. This approach has resonated with our patients, and we are growing to meet our community’s demand. On October 15th, 2014, Community Hospital broke ground on a new four-story, 140,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. Our NEW hospital opened Thursday, March 17th, 2016!
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Junction, CO
About Community Hospital
Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a full-service, acute-care hospital licensed for 60 beds. As part of the Colorado West Healthcare System, we offer full outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient care for the Western Slope region of Colorado, and eastern Utah. Community Hospital brings together expert staff and world-class technology in a healing, family-centered environment. We provide a full range of medical services, including inpatient and outpatient surgery,and emergency care. We have comprehensive diagnostic capabilities: state-of-the-art ultrasound, CT (Philips Ingenuity 128 MDCT), digital mammography and cardiac testing. Community Hospital proudly partners with University of Utah Heath Care and Huntsman Cancer Institute to provide world-class medical and radiation oncology right here at home. Community Hospital is Joint Commission accredited. Our laboratory is College of American Pathologists-accredited. For those lab tests that we don’t conduct on site, the Mayo Clinic is our exclusive partner for reference laboratory services. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized care to our patients, and in working closely with our medical-care providers in treating the whole person. This approach has resonated with our patients, and we are growing to meet our community’s demand. On October 15th, 2014, Community Hospital broke ground on a new four-story, 140,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. Our NEW hospital opened Thursday, March 17th, 2016!
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Junction, CO