Pathology Technician - Cytology
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a Pathology Technician in Cytology to provide technical assistance in the laboratory. The role supports technologists, technicians, pathologists’ assistants, and pathologists, and includes handling and maintaining equipment, cleaning work areas, stocking supplies, and assisting with reference laboratory work such as packaging, mailing, tracking, and filing reports. The technician is also expected to train and onboard new employees. In this position, duties include managing gynecologic Pap samples through accessioning, staining, and coverslipping; filing slides; monitoring billing codes and reports; maintaining equipment and inventory; and performing phone duties. Pathology Technicians may assist with obtaining biological samples and preparing tissues for processing and examination under the direction and supervision of pathologists. Depending on the laboratory setting, work may include complex histological procedures such as grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining, or collecting, preparing, and processing specimens. The role may also involve preparing laboratory specimens and supplies, entering orders and results, and performing waived tests and/or phlebotomy as required. The technician is responsible for supporting accurate, high-quality laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are no evening, weekend, or on-call shifts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or another related field that includes 30 combined semester hours of biological science and chemistry.
Nice To Haves
- One year of previous laboratory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage gynecologic Pap samples, including accessioning, staining, and coverslipping.
- File slides.
- Monitor billing codes and reports.
- Maintain laboratory equipment.
- Manage inventory and stock supplies.
- Perform phone duties.
- Provide technical assistance to laboratory staff, including technologists, technicians, pathologists’ assistants, and pathologists.
- Clean the work area and handle related equipment.
- Assist with reference laboratory work, including packaging, mailing, tracking, and report filing, as needed.
- Train and onboard new employees.
- Assist with obtaining biological samples and preparing tissues for processing and examination under the direction and supervision of pathologists.
- Collect, prepare, and process specimens, and assist with laboratory activities and assigned tasks.
- Prepare laboratory specimens and supplies.
- Enter laboratory orders and results, as applicable.
- Ensure the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.
- Perform waived tests and/or phlebotomy, as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
