We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC! Job Summary: - Receives specimens from surgical or diagnostic cases and from autopsies and identifies by number; must ensure accurate identification of specimens; must log all specimens in the appropriate log. - Must have the ability to dehydrate, clear, and impregnates tissue using a tissue processor. - Must have the ability to trim specimens into bocks and fix tissues in formalin or other fixing solution for prescribed length of time. - Must be able to cut thins sections of specimens, using various types of microtome knives. - Must have ability to stain specimen for diagnosis. - Have ability to prepare solutions and reagents in accordance with standard procedures. - Must be able to sharpen and hone microtome knives (if disposable knives are not used) and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. - Must keep current files on data concerning histopathological methods and procedures. - Must be able to prepare body fluids and exudates for cytological diagnosis if done in house; when sent out for processing, assure that they are in proper fixative and properly accessioned with complete information being transported with the specimen. - Must perform daily transcription of pathology reports, charts completed, signed reports in patient's medical records and send copies to attending physicians. Skill/Educational Requirements: - Associate Degree in Science - Histology technician training from a certified training program preferred We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment. Benefits - Medical, dental and vision benefits - Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits - Identity Theft benefits - 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 yr. - Rewards and Recognitions - Employee wellness programs - Annual salary increase opportunity - Cafeteria meal discount - Generous paid time off - Shift differentials All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information. Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Other
Hourly Wage: $18.94 - $28.41 per/hour Ref Code: 020112.002 Contact Information Human Resources 1100 Carson Ave La Junta, CO 81050 Email: hr@avrmc.org Phone: 719-383-6060 Fax: 719-383-6062
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