Associate Histology Technician

10000 Sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue sections for routine and special examinations in its tissue lab. The role involves embedding, staining, mounting samples, and generating result reports.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab instruments, sterilizing work areas, stocking supplies, and upholding safety, QC, and QA standards. Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences is required, with day shifts and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sections of tissue specimens for routine and special examinations.
• Embeds, stains, and mounts samples to make tissue slides for diagnosis.
• Examines specimen slides; enters and tracks result information and generates result reports.
• Maintains and repairs lab instruments.
• Sterilizes work area and stocks supplies.
• Ensures lab safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Interacts with diverse patient populations as needed.

Education

Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $21.50 - $33.00 Union Position: No

Department Details Summary

Prepares sections of tissue specimens for routine and special examinations. Job Description Performs histological procedures to embed, stain, and mount samples using routine and special techniques to make tissue slides used for diagnosis. Examines specimen slides; enters and tracks result information and generates result reports. Maintains and repairs lab instruments. Sterilizes work area and stocks supplies. Ensures all lab safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. Will work with self-discipline and good judgment while following established standards of practice. Will be responsible for performing routine duties in all areas of the Histology Laboratory. May be required to interact with all ages of client population. Recognize responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with respect for their jobs and patient care. Keep abreast of new procedures in the department as well as changes in general hospital policy and procedures.

Qualifications

Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.