Pathology Technician

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

9d•Onsite

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 role offers a great opportunity for on-the-job histology training, with the expectation to obtain Histology Technologist certification (ASCP) within 2 years of employment. Training will occur Monday-Friday on day shift for 6-7 months, covering skills such as embedding, microtomy, and staining to prepare fixed tissue into glass slides for pathologist diagnosis. 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! 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology or other related field that includes 30 combined semester hours of biological science and chemistry.

Nice To Haves

One year previous laboratory experience preferred.
Expected to obtain Histology Technologist certification (ASCP) within 2 years of employment.

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.