Pathology Technician - Fulltime Days

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Pathology Technician to provide technical assistance in laboratory settings. The position supports technologists, technicians, pathologists’ assistants, and pathologists by handling laboratory duties and equipment, maintaining and cleaning work areas, and stocking supplies. Duties may include reference-laboratory work such as packaging, mailing, tracking, and filing reports. The technician is also expected to train and onboard new employees.

Within the Histology/Gross Laboratory, the technician assists with obtaining biological samples and preparing tissues for processing and examination under the direction and supervision of pathologists. The role may involve complex histological procedures, including grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining tissue slides for diagnosis. In a clinical laboratory, responsibilities include collecting, preparing, and processing specimens; assisting with laboratory activities; preparing specimens and supplies; and potentially entering laboratory orders and results. The technician ensures laboratory data accuracy and quality in a safe, professional environment. Waived testing and/or phlebotomy may be required.

The role is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with eight-hour day shifts. The listed salary range is $22.50 to $36.00.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in laboratory settings and support technologists, technicians, pathologists’ assistants, and pathologists.
• Assist with bone marrow and general sample processing, Point of Care duties, preparing sendout samples, handling supplies, and locating and archiving samples.
• Handle laboratory equipment, including maintenance; clean work areas and stock supplies.
• Assist with reference-laboratory work, including packaging, mailing, tracking, and report filing, as needed.
• Train and onboard new employees.
• Assist in obtaining biological samples and prepare tissues for processing and examination under the direction and supervision of pathologists.
• Perform complex histological procedures when needed, including grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining tissue slides.
• Collect, prepare, and process clinical laboratory specimens.
• Assist with laboratory activities and prepare laboratory specimens and supplies.
• Enter laboratory orders and results, as needed.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.
• Perform waived tests and/or phlebotomy, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time