What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technologist ASCP position at CoxHealth?
Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1070 Laboratory South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence
Histology Technologist is responsible for assisting with processes and preparation of histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. Responsible for specialized staining and processing as requested by pathologist. Ability to troubleshoot instrument or equipment malfunctions and ensure specimen integrity. Responsible to use critical thinking to assess questionable processes or results and correct or present to supervisor/pathologist for resolution.
Education
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1070 Laboratory South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Histology Technologist is responsible for assisting with processes and preparation of histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. Responsible for specialized staining and processing as requested by pathologist. Ability to troubleshoot instrument or equipment malfunctions and ensure specimen integrity. Responsible to use critical thinking to assess questionable processes or results and correct or present to supervisor/pathologist for resolution.
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days AND completion of NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program OR one year of full-time acceptable experience in a histopathology.
- Preferred: Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician Program or 2 years on the job training.
- Excellent organizational, customer relations, planning and analytical skills.
- Strong mental and visual concentration.
- Ability to work independently with sufficient knowledge of all aspects of the Cytology department.
- Good hand/eye coordination.
- Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication.
- Required: Certification as a Histotechnologist from a nationally accredited certifying agency within 90 days of hire.