Associate Histology Technician

About the role

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.

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.
• Works with self-discipline and good judgment while following established standards of practice.
• Performs routine duties in all areas of the Histology Laboratory.
• Interacts with all ages of client population.
• Recognizes responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interacts with respect for their jobs and patient care.
• Keeps abreast of new procedures in the department as well as changes in general hospital policy and procedures.

Qualifications

Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.

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 here.

Pay

$20.50 - $33.00

Schedule

Full time, 8 Hours - Day Shifts, 32.00 Weekly Hours