What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technologist/Technician/Lab Bench Tech 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:
Varied
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.
Histology Technologist ASCP
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
Experience:
Preferred: Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician Program or 2 years on the job training
Skills:
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.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Certification as a Histotechnologist from a nationally accredited certifying agency within 90 days of hire
Histology Technician
Education:
Required: Completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program or Associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college/university.
If licensed as a Histotechnician prior to 1/1/2005, High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience:
Preferred: 2 years' experience in histology
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Certification as a Histotechnician from a nationally accredited certifying agency within 90 days of hire
Lab Bench Technician
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in an applied sciences related field
Experience:
Preferred: 1 Year experience in a laboratory or in medical training
Skills:
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication
Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: None
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1070 Laboratory South
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
Varied
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.
Histology Technologist ASCP
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
Experience:
Preferred: Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician Program or 2 years on the job training
Skills:
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.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Certification as a Histotechnologist from a nationally accredited certifying agency within 90 days of hire
Histology Technician
Education:
Required: Completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program or Associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college/university.
If licensed as a Histotechnician prior to 1/1/2005, High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience:
Preferred: 2 years' experience in histology
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Certification as a Histotechnician from a nationally accredited certifying agency within 90 days of hire
Lab Bench Technician
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in an applied sciences related field
Experience:
Preferred: 1 Year experience in a laboratory or in medical training
Skills:
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication
Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: None