Histology Technician

Avera • Aberdeen, SD

14d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs standardized histotechnology procedures under supervision by the Histology Section leader and Section Pathologist.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Associate's Transcript showing 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of chemistry and biology (must include credit hours in both) or Some College acceptance into an accredited histology certification program
• Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1-1/2 Yrs

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of full time, acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory from an accredited laboratory within the last five years

Responsibilities

• May perform routine histology techniques including, but not limited to: tissue embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping, labeling, and case distribution.
• May perform special histology and/or cytology specimen processing procedures including but limited to muscle and nerve biopsy preparation, fine needle aspiration, immunohistochemical staining, histochemical stains, and bone marrow processing.
• Accessions specimens into computer system.
• Assists pathologist or pathology assistant in performing gross examination of tissue specimens.
• Assist Pathologist and/or Clinician in obtaining bone marrow specimens.
• May perform gross on select specimens under the supervision of the Pathologist.
• May prepare frozen sections, and other immediate attention specimens for intraoperative diagnosis.
• May perform miscellaneous tasks including but not limited to: routine maintenance, specimen filing, sending reference lab specimens and preparing reagents or solutions.
• Assists with student teaching and training.
• Assists with quality assurance and continuous quality improvement projects.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees