Cytotechnologist

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 44,083 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND seeks a Cytotechnologist to prepare slides and prioritize specimen processing, following established standards. You will examine specimens under a microscope to identify malignant or related conditions and report results using standard cytotechnology terminology.

Travel between campuses may be required. The role requires ABHES-accredited education or ASCP certification, with CMP documentation for later certifications.

Qualifications

• ABHES-accredited school of cytotechnology or HHS-recognized equivalent.
• Certification as cytotechnologist by ASCP.
• Pre-1992 education options with required coursework and training.
• Certification maintenance documentation for CMP after 2004.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides of human cell samples and prioritize specimen preparation.
• Process and examine specimens under a microscope to identify malignant or related abnormal conditions.
• Report laboratory results using current cytotechnology terminology per institutional protocols.
• Maintain safe laboratory operations and adhere to safety standards and practices.
• Must be able to travel between campuses as needed.

Skills

Cytology knowledge

Microscopy

Specimen processing

Education

ABHES-accredited cytotechnology program

ASCP cytotechnologist certification

Pre-1992 education alternatives with required coursework

Job description

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: Amber Valley Lab
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 4820 23rd Ave S Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $32.00 - $49.50
Pay Info: Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!

Department Details

Department Selling Points

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with no weekends or call.

Participate in rotations consisting of, but not limited to specimen processing and FNA onsites.

Must be able to travel between campuses as needed.

Job Summary

Prepares slides of human cell samples and prioritizes specimen preparation (via specimen processing and/or FNA onsites), following established standards and practices. Processes and examines various specimens under a microscope to determine possible malignant or related abnormal conditions. Ensures the accuracy of specimen analysis in compliance with established quality assurance policies and procedures. Reports laboratory results, using current cytotechnology terminology, according to institutional protocols and principles. Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety. Utilizes a microscope to examine specimens collected from the human body to identify abnormal cells and other conditions. Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relative to position. Recognizes and minimize safety risks and complies with all safety practices and protocols.

Qualifications

Must meet one of the following qualifications:

(1) Graduated from an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited school of cytotechnology or other organization by health and Human Services (HHS); or

(2) Certified in cytotechnology by a certification agency approved by HHS (e.g. American Society of Clinical Pathology); or

(3) Before September 1, 1992, have successfully completed two years in an accredited institution (12 semester hours in science, eight of which are in biology) and have 12 months training in an approved school of cytotechnology; or have received six months formal training in an approved school and six months' full-time experience; or

(4) Before September 1, 1992, have achieved a satisfactory grade in an HHS proficiency test for cytotechnologists; or

(5) Before September 1, 1994, have two years' full-time experience or equivalent within the preceding five years examining slides under the supervision of a physician certified in pathology and before January 1, 1969, be a high school graduate from six months cytotechnology training in a laboratory directed by a physician and completed two years fulltime supervised experience in cytotechnology before January 1, 1969; or

(6) On or before September 1, 1994, have two years' full-time experience or equivalent within preceding five years in the United States (US) and on or before September 1, 1995, have either graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAHEA) approved school to be certified as a cytotechnologist.

Must hold certification as a Cytotechnologist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry. Cytotechnologists certified after January 2004 are required to produce all documentation related to fulfilling the requirements of ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).

Benefits

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 [e-mail] .

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-0268409
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No