Histology Technologist

Good Samaritan Society; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Rapid City, SD, is seeking a Histology Technician to receive and prepare tissue specimens. You will perform embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation for diagnostic use, while maintaining equipment and ensuring safety and QA standards.

Interaction with diverse patient populations may be required. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences and preferred histology experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
• Prior histology experience preferred.
• HHS approved certification (ASCP) or registry eligible within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare tissue specimens for routine and special examinations.
• Perform complex histological procedures including embedding, microtomy, and staining to prepare tissue slides for diagnosis.
• Review slide quality and maintain/repair lab instruments.
• Disinfects work area and stocks supplies; ensure safety, quality control and QA standards.

Education

Bachelor's 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: Sanford Health Tower Clin
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 3024 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

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. Must utilize critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem solving. May be required to interact with all ages of client population. Will be responsible for performing routine duties in all areas of the Histology Laboratory. Recognize responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with respect for their jobs and patient care. Assist in writing and reviewing current and new procedures in the department as well as changes in general hospital policy and procedures. Take part and actively participate with quality assurance and performance improvement activities associated with the laboratory.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.

Prior histology experience preferred.

Possess an HHS (Health and Human Services) approved certification, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in their field of work, or must be registry eligible upon hire and receive certification (Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL)) within twelve months.

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-0273904
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No