Histology Technician: Tissue Prep & Slide QC

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

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