Histology Technologist
Boise, Idaho
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center-Boise

Histology Technician

• Location: Boise, Idaho
• Employment type: LTA
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 05:00 to 13:30

Required Qualifications

• Certified Histology Technician by ASCP or AMT
• Histology Technologist with 1 year of experience, completed within the last year

Submission Requirements

• Resume, skills checklist completed within the past year, and 2 professional references

Onboarding Requirements

Health and Immunizations

• Fit test: Proof of full testing, listing the mask brand and model used at the facility. Acceptable models include 3M 1860 (S/M or R), Halyard Duck Bill (S/M or R), and 3M 1870 (S/R).
• 10-panel drug screen (no THC): Completed within 30 days of start, preferably within 14 days. Must be resulted before start and include an MRO signature. Panel: cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, 6-monoacetylmorphine, propoxyphene, PCP, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methaqualone, and methadone.
• Color vision test: Required.
• COVID-19 vaccine: Proof of the September 2025 booster, or a declination or exemption on agency letterhead. Declination not accepted in CA or IL. End date of October 2026.
• Influenza vaccine: Proof of vaccine, or a declination or exemption on agency letterhead. Declination not accepted in CA or IL. Flu season dates: 10/1/2026 to 4/30/2027.
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccinations with dates, or a primary source IgG titer with lab printout.
• Varicella: Proof of 1 vaccination with date, or a primary source IgG titer with lab printout.
• Hepatitis B: Either the Engerix series (dose 1 before start, dose 2 at 30 days, dose 3 at 6 months) or the 2-shot Heplisav series. Quantitative titers and proof of immunization required. Medical or religious exemption allowed after titers are drawn.
• TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA (QuantiFERON TB Gold or T-SPOT) within 6 months of start. A positive result requires physician evaluation, a chest x-ray within 6 months of start, and a TB questionnaire.
• Tdap: Vaccine within the past 10 years. Declination accepted where the site allows it, if the assignment does not require pediatric interaction.
• Physical/health statement: Exam within the past year documenting fitness to work.

Compliance and Background

• Criminal background check: Federal, nationwide, and county checks covering the last 7 years, plus SSN verification. Dated within 30 days of start. Check all addresses and AKA names.
• Education verification: Third-party report of highest education level (degree, or High School Diploma/GED if no degree).
• Exclusion screenings: EPLS (SAM.gov) and GSA/OIG checks dated within 30 days, with all aliases searched.
• NSO (national sex offender registry): Dated within 30 days of start, with all names and locations checked.
• Motor vehicle report (MVR): Dated within 30 days of start, showing a valid license with expiration date.
• Joint Commission testing: CORE exam completed within the past year.
• ASCP: Required on board.

Agreements and Forms

• Code of Conduct form: Page 27 signed and on file in the vendor management system.
• Confidentiality of Patient and Proprietary Information and Information System Security Agreement: Page 5 signed, within 30 days of start.
• Conflict of interest disclosure form: Page 1 signed, within 30 days of start.
• Integrity and Audit Services form: Signed within 30 days before start.
• System access form: Completed and uploaded one week before start.
• Form I-9: Completed through the agency.
• Skills checklist: Provided by the agency.