Histology Technologist/Pathology Technician - Amber Valley Lab, Fargo - Fulltime - Sanford Health
Fargo, ND
About the Job
**Careers With Purpose**
**Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.**
**Facility:** Amber Valley
**Location:** Fargo, ND
**Address:** 4820 23rd Ave S #100, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** 21.50 - 38.50
**Pay Info:** Histology Technologist $25.00-38.50; Pathology Technician $22.50-36.00; Histology Technician $21.50-34.50
**Department Details**
Monday-Friday fulltime position on day/evening shift. No weekends unless on-call.
Job duties include: embedding, microtomy, staining, as well as troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
Amazing on-the-job training opportunity for Biology (or related) majors to become certified Histotechnologists! Cross-training for grossing also available.
Pathology Technicians, after obtaining certification, will be promoted to Histology Technologist. ASCP certification is required within 2 years of hire.
**Job Summary**
Receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special examinations. Performs complex histological procedures using techniques to gross, embed, perform microtomy, and stain to make tissue slides used for diagnosis. Responsible to review slide quality. Maintains and repairs lab instruments. Disinfects work area and stocks supplies. Ensures all lab safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. Will work with self-discipline and good judgment while following established standards of practice. Must utilize critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem solving. May be required to interact with all ages of client population. Will be responsible for performing routine duties in all areas of the Histology Laboratory. Recognize responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with respect for their jobs and patient care. Assist in writing and reviewing current and new procedures in the department as well as changes in general hospital policy and procedures. Take part and actively participate with quality assurance and performance improvement activities associated with the laboratory.
**Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
Prior histology experience preferred.
Possess an HHS (Health and Human Services) approved certification, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in their field of work, or must be registry eligible.
**Benefits**
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
**Req Number:** R-0194424
**Job Function:** Allied Health
**Featured:** No
**Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.**
**Facility:** Amber Valley
**Location:** Fargo, ND
**Address:** 4820 23rd Ave S #100, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** 21.50 - 38.50
**Pay Info:** Histology Technologist $25.00-38.50; Pathology Technician $22.50-36.00; Histology Technician $21.50-34.50
**Department Details**
Monday-Friday fulltime position on day/evening shift. No weekends unless on-call.
Job duties include: embedding, microtomy, staining, as well as troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
Amazing on-the-job training opportunity for Biology (or related) majors to become certified Histotechnologists! Cross-training for grossing also available.
Pathology Technicians, after obtaining certification, will be promoted to Histology Technologist. ASCP certification is required within 2 years of hire.
**Job Summary**
Receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special examinations. Performs complex histological procedures using techniques to gross, embed, perform microtomy, and stain to make tissue slides used for diagnosis. Responsible to review slide quality. Maintains and repairs lab instruments. Disinfects work area and stocks supplies. Ensures all lab safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. Will work with self-discipline and good judgment while following established standards of practice. Must utilize critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem solving. May be required to interact with all ages of client population. Will be responsible for performing routine duties in all areas of the Histology Laboratory. Recognize responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with respect for their jobs and patient care. Assist in writing and reviewing current and new procedures in the department as well as changes in general hospital policy and procedures. Take part and actively participate with quality assurance and performance improvement activities associated with the laboratory.
**Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
Prior histology experience preferred.
Possess an HHS (Health and Human Services) approved certification, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in their field of work, or must be registry eligible.
**Benefits**
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
**Req Number:** R-0194424
**Job Function:** Allied Health
**Featured:** No
Source : Sanford Health
