Laboratory Assistant / Pathology Technician

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

3d • $16 - $36

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Pathology Technician to support clinic laboratory activities and contribute to patient diagnosis and care. The role assists with laboratory tasks, specimen preparation and processing, and laboratory supplies. It may also involve entering laboratory orders and results, with an emphasis on accurate, high-quality data and maintaining a safe, professional work environment. Duties include phlebotomy and blood collection for patients of all ages, preparing samples for pickup, maintaining supply inventory, and charting blood draws.

The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with one rotating weekday off. There are no evening, weekend, on-call, or holiday shifts. Compensation is based on education, certification, and phlebotomy experience. The listed salary range is $16.00–$36.00. Laboratory Assistant roles require no certification or prior experience; Senior Laboratory Assistant roles require active phlebotomy certification; Pathology Technician roles require a bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject.

Requirements

• Pathology Technician role requires a bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject.
• Senior Laboratory Assistant role requires active phlebotomy certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy program is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory-related field is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and blood collection services for patients of all ages.
• Collect, prepare, and process biological specimens.
• Prepare samples for pickup.
• Maintain appropriate supplies inventory.
• Chart blood draws.
• Assist with laboratory activities and other assigned tasks.
• Prepare laboratory specimens and supplies.
• May enter laboratory orders and results.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time