Histology Technologist / Technician

Careers With Purpose 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. Facility: Amber Valley Lab

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 4820 23rd Ave S Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $21.50 - $38.50

Department Details Looking for an experienced Histology Tech for full-time position at Amber Valley Lab. Job duties include: embedding, microtomy, staining, inventory, equipment maintenance, etc.

ASCP certification as a Histology Technologist/Technician required. If not currently certified, must be registry eligible for board exam and receive certification with 12 months.

Histology Technician (HT) $21.50 - 34.50

Histology Technologist (HTL) $25.00 - 38.50

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 upon hire and receive certification (Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL)) within twelve months.

Benefits Sanford 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 [email protected] .

Sanford 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-0278808

Job Function: Allied Health

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