Histology Lab Technician

Rapid City Medical Center is in search of a Histology Lab Technician to join our team. We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Histology Technician to join our laboratory team. This role is essential to the accurate preparation and processing of specimens that support high-quality diagnostic results. The ideal candidate takes pride in precision, follows established laboratory practices, and understands that consistency and safety are the backbone of good science. If you value doing the job right, maintaining equipment and standards, and contributing to a well-run lab, this position offers steady, meaningful work in a professional environment.

Who We Are

Rapid City Medical Center is a physician clinic dedicated to excellence, choice, and patient-centered care. We prioritize building strong relationships with our patients, partnering with them throughout their health journey. Our team of 90 physicians and advanced practice providers, supported by over 400 employees, combines leading-edge technology with medical expertise to ensure efficient and effective appointments and smooth insurance interactions.

We thrive on collaborating with smart, compassionate individuals. Our work can be challenging, but we are motivated by serving our families, friends, and community in meaningful ways. We value work-life balance and career satisfaction, offering competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and a workplace where you can feel proud of your contributions.

Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, seven paid holidays plus a floating birthday, paid time off (PTO), and flexible scheduling to support important personal and family milestones.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs technical laboratory functions including specimen grossing, processing, cutting, staining, and cover slipping.   

• Ensures quality control in collecting specimens, and in ensuring specimen integrity and slide quality.


• Maintains equipment and supplies as needed.


• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, infection control.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:  High school diploma with HT certification or BS in Biology or related field

EXPERIENCE:   One year laboratory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, tests.


• Knowledge of how to use/maintain laboratory equipment appropriately.


• Knowledge of safety, infection control policies and regulations.

SKILLS:

• Skill in following appropriate testing procedures.


• Skill in proper equipment use, preventive maintenance and repair.


• Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment/decision-making and discretion in reporting/distributing results.


• Ability to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families and staff.


• Ability to organize effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:  Primarily laboratory setting.  Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, fumes, hazardous materials, noise.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:  Varied activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, stooping.  Must be able to lift/carry/push 50 pounds.  Requires eye-hand coordination. Occasional stress from workload.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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.