Position Highlights:

• Position: Histo Tech
• Location: Community Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Performs all designated Community Hospital Pathology procedures competently, including but not limited to embedding, microtomy, staining, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, data entry, and cytology processing when designated.
• Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and solves problems or determines alternative solutions for analysis if needed, and reports all deviations from established procedure to the Supervisor. Investigate testing problems/errors and inform supervisor of all irregularities, errors or instrument failures and measures taken to solve.
• Makes contact with ordering physicians/departments as critical values, STAT reports, and similar circumstances present. Understand that time is of the essence in conveying such information to the ordering physician.

Requirements:

• Associate degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related laboratory science, OR
• Bachelor's degree or higher with:
• At least 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR
• At least 24 semester hours of science courses, including:
• 6 semester hours of Chemistry
• 6 semester hours of Biology
• 12 additional semester hours in Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology (in any combination)

• HT/ HTL (ASCP) certification is preferred or must be obtained within two (2) years of hire.

Compensation:

• The anticipated compensation range for this position is $27.00–$31.05 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs. Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite

Application Deadline

• Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2026. The anticipated application deadline is November 1, 2026, based on the Community’s good-faith expectation of the anticipated recruitment timeline. Community may extend the application deadline if needed and will update the posting accordingly.

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Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.