Pathology Technician - Cytology

10000 Sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Pathology Technician to support Cytology and Clinical Laboratory duties. You will assist with specimen processing, accessioning, slide preparation, and HPV testing while supporting technologists and pathologists.

The role is Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, day shift, with no weekends or on-call. A Bachelor’s degree in biology and one year of lab experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field required.
• One year laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cytology

Laboratory skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Job description

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.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $23.50 - $36.00 Union Position: No

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.

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.

Job Description 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.
• One year previous laboratory experience preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.