Sanford Health·Rapid City, South Dakota
The technician is responsible for receiving and preparing tissue specimens through grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining for diagnostic slides. Additionally, they maintain lab instruments, ensure safety standards are met, and perform routine histology laboratory duties.
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: Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
$21.50 - $34.50
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.
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.
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.
Possess a national certification as a Histology Technician from an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or must be registry eligible upon hire and receive Histology Technician (HT) certification within twelve months.
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 hold or be eligible for national certification as a Histology Technician (e.g., ASCP) within twelve months of hire.
Market context
Histology Technician roles in South Dakota are typically tied to hospital and pathology lab staffing needs, where demand can rise when labs need support for tissue processing and slide preparation. These jobs are competitive because employers often want an associate’s degree plus national certification or eligibility within a set timeframe, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification timeline and review the lab’s specimen volume and shift expectations.