**Job Summary and Responsibilities** 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. **Job Requirements** 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 to 10lbs frequently) **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** $18.00 - $25.25 /hour We are an equal opportunity employer.