Pathology Technician - Cytology

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Pathology Technician in the Histology/Gross Lab to assist technologists and pathologists. You will obtain biological samples for processing and help prepare tissue slides for examination under supervision.

Duties include accessioning Pap samples, staining, coverslipping, slide filing, monitoring codes and reports, and equipment upkeep. You may also assist in reference lab tasks, packaging, mailing, and training new staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with 30 combined hours of biological science and chemistry.
• One year of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage gynecologic Pap samples (accession, staining, coverslipping) and slide filing.
• Monitor billing codes and reports.
• Perform equipment maintenance and inventory management.
• Handle phone duties and assist in reference lab tasks as needed.
• Assist in training and onboarding new employees.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Phlebotomy

Phone duties

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with 30 bio/chem credits

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: $22.50 - $36.00

Union Position: No

Department Details

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8-hour day shifts 8:00am-4:30pm
• No evening, weekend, or on-call shifts

Duties include:

• Management of gynecologic Pap samples (accession, staining, coverslipping, etc.)
• Slide filing
• Monitor billing codes and reports
• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory management
• Phone duties

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

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.

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.

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.