Histology Technologist / Technician
Sanford Health
Summary
Looking for an experienced Histology Tech for full-time position at Amber Valley Lab. Job duties include: embedding, microtomy, staining, inventory, equipment maintenance, etc.
Job description
Department Details
Looking for an experienced Histology Tech for full-time position at Amber Valley Lab. Job duties include: embedding, microtomy, staining, inventory, equipment maintenance, etc.
ASCP certification as a Histology Technologist/Technician required. If not currently certified, must be registry eligible for board exam and receive certification with 12 months.
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.
Job Description
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required
- Prior histology experience preferred
- Possess an HHS approved certification, for example ASCP, or must be registry eligible upon hire and receive certification (HT or HTL) within twelve months
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.