Histology Tech - Dermatology Clinic

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

13d•$25 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: 25.00 - 38.50Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus! Union Position: No Department Details Seeking an experienced Histology Tech with experience assisting Mohs procedures at the Fargo dermatology clinic. Clinic hours Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays Must be registry eligible for board exam if not currently certified as a Histology Technologist or Technician through ASCP or AMT. Summary Receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special examinations. Performs complex histological procedures using techniques to gross, embed, perform microtomy, and stain to make tissue slides used for diagnosis. Job Description Responsible to review slide quality. Maintains and repairs lab instruments. Disinfects work area and stocks supplies. Ensures all lab safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. Will work with self-discipline and good judgment while following established standards of practice. Must utilize critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem solving. May be required to interact with all ages of client population. Will be responsible for performing routine duties in all areas of the Histology Laboratory. Recognize responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with respect for their jobs and patient care. Assist in writing and reviewing current and new procedures in the department as well as changes in general hospital policy and procedures. Take part and actively participate with quality assurance and performance improvement activities associated with the laboratory. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required. Prior histology experience preferred. Possess an HHS (Health and Human Services) approved certification, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in their field of work, or must be registry eligible upon hire and receive certification (Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL)) within twelve months. 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 [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
Possess an HHS (Health and Human Services) approved certification, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in their field of work, or must be registry eligible upon hire and receive certification (Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL)) within twelve months.

Nice To Haves

Prior histology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special examinations.
Performs complex histological procedures using techniques to gross, embed, perform microtomy, and stain to make tissue slides used for diagnosis.
Responsible to review slide quality.
Maintains and repairs lab instruments.
Disinfects work area and stocks supplies.
Ensures all lab safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
Will work with self-discipline and good judgment while following established standards of practice.
Must utilize critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem solving.
May be required to interact with all ages of client population.
Will be responsible for performing routine duties in all areas of the Histology Laboratory.
Recognize responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with respect for their jobs and patient care.
Assist in writing and reviewing current and new procedures in the department as well as changes in general hospital policy and procedures.
Take part and actively participate with quality assurance and performance improvement activities associated with the laboratory.