Pathology Lab Assistant at CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

25.25

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specimen Triage, Clerical Information Management, Processing, Cytology Procedures, Specimen Storage, Reference Laboratory Testing, Support Pathologists, Support Histotechnologists

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve. CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way. Overview You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. Join our team as an Histology Assistant! In our Histology Assistant role, you will: Be responsible for preanalytic specimen triage, clerical information management, and processing. Receive and prepare tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for processing, manage specimen storage after testing, and handle reference laboratory testing. Be trained on attending cytology procedures with the pathologist when needed, would be cross trained in cytology processing, and would be dealing with send outs. Provide support to Pathologists in the morgue or with other procedures, dependent upon site requirements. Support Histotechnologists and Pathologists, who process and analyze tissue specimens from patients in order to diagnose and treat diseases. Qualifications In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: 1 year related experience preferred High School Diploma or GED required 1 year vocational certificate or Associates in Medical Assisting preferred Light work - (Exert up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to10lbs frequently) Your Connected Community At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs’ community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado’s home base for the Flight For Life® Colorado air medical transport service. It’s an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet® Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted. Our Total Reward Offerings Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation! Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include: Medical Dental Vision 401K with generous match Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Forgiveness and more! View more on our benefits HERE. Pay Range $18.00 - $25.25 / hour

Responsibilities

The Histology Assistant will be responsible for preanalytic specimen triage, clerical information management, and processing. They will support Pathologists and Histotechnologists in managing tissue specimens for diagnosis and treatment.