Histology Technician

Good Samaritan Society; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Rapid City is seeking a Histology Technician to receive and prepare tissue specimens for routine and special examinations. You will perform complex histological procedures including grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining to produce slides used for diagnosis, while ensuring slide quality and maintaining lab instruments.

The role requires an Associate degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences and national HT certification (or registry eligibility with certification within

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
• National certification as Histology Technician (HT) or registry eligible with HT certification within 12 months.
• Must follow safety, quality standards, and accommodate background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special examinations.
• Performs complex histological procedures including grossing, embedding, microtomy and staining.
• Review slide quality and maintain lab instruments; disinfects work area and stocks supplies.
• Interact with all ages of client population and comply with hospital policies.

Skills

Histology

Tissue processing

Microtomy

Staining

Education

Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences

Job description

Facility: Sanford Health Tower Clin
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 3024 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50

Job Summary

Receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special examinations. Performs complex histological procedures using techniques to gross, embed, perform microtomy, and stain to make tissue slides used for diagnosis. Responsible to review slide quality. Maintains and repairs lab instruments. Disinfects 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.

Possess a national certification as a Histology Technician from an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or must be registry eligible upon hire and receive Histology Technician (HT) certification within twelve months.

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.