Sanford Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Prepares tissue specimen sections for routine and special examinations to assist in diagnosis. Responsibilities include embedding, staining, mounting samples, and maintaining laboratory instruments and safety standards.
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.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
This position would provide support to the Mohs surgeon and the Histology Technologist in the lab. Position would be mornings, 15-20 hours per week, with days being Tuesday through Thursday with an occasional Monday and/or Friday.
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.
Associates degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
An Associate's degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences is required. Candidates must be able to follow established standards of practice and interact professionally with healthcare personnel.
Market context
In South Dakota, histology and other laboratory support roles are typically steady where hospitals and pathology services need dependable specimen processing. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who can follow established standards of practice, work accurately with tissue samples, and communicate professionally with healthcare personnel. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then tailor your application to your Associate’s degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences and your ability to work a days PRN schedule.
