**Job Summary and Responsibilities** **Qualified external applicants are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!** **Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to** **$8,000 in relocation assistance!** _To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!_ **Job Summary:** Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of tissue for the pathologist evaluation and diagnosis. **Job Requirements** In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: **Required Education and Experience:** + Opt 1: Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program + Opt 2: HS and 60 college/university semester hrs, with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining. + Opt 3: Associates degree with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining. + Opt 4: Will consider candidates with High School diploma and two or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification **Preferred Education and Certifications:** + Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program **AND/OR** + Histotechnician certification, HT, by American Society of Clinical Pathology **Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:** + Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties. Physical, Exertion, and Sensory - Medium **Where You'll Work** Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with 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 like 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. **Pay Range** $24.85 - $37.61 /hour We are an equal opportunity employer.