Associate Histology Technician - USD Medical Center - FT
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 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.
Requirements
- Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
