Associate Histology Technician

Good Samaritan Society; Bemidji, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN, is seeking a Histology Lab Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for routine and special examinations. You will embed, stain, and mount samples to produce tissue slides used for diagnosis, and you will enter results, generate reports, and maintain lab instruments.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, quality control and QA standards, working with discipline and good judgment, and interacting with diverse age groups as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
• Experience with histology lab workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue sections for routine and special examinations.
• Embed, stain, and mount samples to create tissue slides for diagnosis.
• Enter and track results and generate reports.
• Maintain and repair lab instruments and ensure safety.
• Follow quality control and quality assurance standards.
• Interact with clients across age groups when applicable.

Skills

Histology procedures

Quality control

Safety protocols

Education

Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Bemidji 1611 Clinic
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1611 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $21.50 - $33.00

Job Summary

Prepares sections of tissue specimens for routine and special examinations. 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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275420
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No