Pathology Technician (Straight Nights)
About The Position
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. This is a part-time position that will work every other weekend and full-time will work every third weekend. Holidays three per year. On-calls: Five to six on-call weekends per year. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- On-the-job phlebotomy training provided.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Opportunities to grow your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
