Pathology Technician

Sanford Health Careers

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 - Rotating Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

Department Details

Great opportunity for on-the-job histology training! Expected to obtain Histology Technologist certification (ASCP) within 2 years of employment. Training is Monday-Friday on day shift for 6-7 months. Will learn skills to prep fixed tissue into glass slide for pathologist to make diagnosis including embedding, microtomy, and staining. Other duties include inventory, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and potential for cross-training in grossing. Join the clinic 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!

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. One year previous laboratory experience preferred.