Histology Technician jobs in Rapid City, SD

At Rapid City Medical Center, we’re seeking a Histology Lab Manager to join our team. This position is a Bench Support Position with management oversight of laboratory staff. 

Competitive compensation packages to include health, dental, 401K with employer contribution and profit sharing, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, paid time off, extended illness, and AFLAC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct daily supervision of the activities of lab staff
• Technical troubleshooting of equipment
• Embedding, microtomy, gross tissue dissection, processing and staining
• Routine and special staining
• Function as a liaison between histology lab and staff members
• Promote efficient workflow
• Fast turnaround times and improvements in the overall quality assurance throughout the histology lab
• Monitor and update as needed all policy and procedure manuals for the department
• Monitor compliance with all procedural, safety and personnel policies established by the company and other regulatory agencies
• Maintain professional growth and assist in quality improvement initiatives by keeping abreast with new technologies
• Oversee department inventory of supplies—and invoices.

REQUIREMENTS

• ASCP HT Certification
• Qualified under CLIA 88 regulations to perform tissue gross dissection **
• Minimum two years Histology Laboratory experience, preferably in Dermatology Setting
• Excellent communication skills-including verbal, written and computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Gross dissection skills-will train

** Minimum requirements are 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, incudes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; AND at least three months of documented laboratory training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.