Pathology Technician - Cytology

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Facility: Bismarck Clinic Location: Bismarck, ND Address: 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA Shift: 8 Hours • Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.50 - $36.00 Department Details Join our pathology lab team in providing exceptional patient care and gain valuable medical skills while playing a critical part in our patients’ diagnoses. Start your career with us and make a difference in our patients’ journey to recovery! Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm with no weekends or call. Pathology technician in cytology and clinical laboratory, including specimen processing, sendouts or phlebotomy. Job Summary: Cytology fine needle aspirate collection, accessioning and processing Prepare and accession slides and blocks for non-gynecological fluids Accession and process Thinprep PAP slides; label and send cases for HPV testing Perform staining of slides and quality control processes as required. Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relative to position. Recognizes and minimizes safety risks and complies with all safety practices and protocols. Job Summary Provide technical assistance in the laboratories. Performs laboratory duties to assist technologists, technicians, pathologists’ assistants and/or pathologists. Handles related equipment including maintenance; cleans work area and stocks supplies. As needed, will assist in reference lab work including packaging, mailing, tracking, and report filing. Expected to train and onboard new employees. Pathology Technicians within the Histology/Gross Laboratory will assist in obtaining biological samples for study and prepares tissues for processing and examination under the direction and supervision of pathologists. May perform complex histological procedures using techniques to gross, embed, perform microtomy, and stain to make tissue slides used for diagnosis. Within the Clinical Laboratory setting, responsibilities include collecting, preparing and processing specimens. Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks. Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies. May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results. Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment. May be required to perform waived tests and/or phlebotomy. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biology or other related field that includes 30 combined semester hours of biological science and chemistry. Benefits One year previous laboratory experience preferred. Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0276331 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No