Job Title: Histotechnician III Job Duration: 3+ Months Job location: 7444 w alaska drive Lakewood,CO 80226 Shift Hours: 3rd shift. Mon – Fri. 12am - 8:30am Skills: Microtomy and embedding required Mode of Interview: Video Conference
Vaccine : Hep B
Summary: The histotechnician will perform all routine and special paraffin histotechnology duties in our state-of-the-art, CAP-certified pathology laboratory. Under the guidance of a Senior or Lead Histotechnologist, you will provide high quality diagnostic material within established turn-around times.
Position Responsibilities:
Embeds, cuts, stains, and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
Performs accurate gross description on tissue samples.
Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records.
Operates all instruments/equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument/equipment problems.
Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section.
Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel; assists in problem resolution.
Record, transcribe, and maintain records of patient test results according to protocol.
Assist other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results.
Review accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System.
Complete routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.
Required:
Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science
Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours)
State Licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing)
Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria
Skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, and routine special staining techniques
5-7 years of experience
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $28.00/hr.
