Cytotechnologist

Facility: Amber Valley Lab
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 4820 23rd Ave S Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

About the role

Prepares slides of human cell samples and prioritizes specimen preparation (via specimen processing and/or FNA onsites), following established standards and practices. Processes and examines various specimens under a microscope to determine possible malignant or related abnormal conditions. Ensures the accuracy of specimen analysis in compliance with established quality assurance policies and procedures. Reports laboratory results, using current cytotechnology terminology, according to institutional protocols and principles. Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety. Utilizes a microscope to examine specimens collected from the human body to identify abnormal cells and other conditions. Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relative to position. Recognizes and minimizes safety risks and complies with all safety practices and protocols.

Schedule

• Full time
• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with no weekends or call
• 40 hours per week
• Participate in rotations consisting of, but not limited to specimen processing and FNA onsites
• Must be able to travel between campuses as needed

Pay

• Salary range: $32.00 - $49.50 per hour
• Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus

Qualifications

Must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Graduated from an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited school of cytotechnology or other organization by Health and Human Services (HHS); or
• Certified in cytotechnology by a certification agency approved by HHS (e.g. American Society of Clinical Pathology); or
• Before September 1, 1992, have successfully completed two years in an accredited institution (12 semester hours in science, eight of which are in biology) and have 12 months training in an approved school of cytotechnology; or
• Have received six months formal training in an approved school and six months’ full-time experience; or
• Before September 1, 1992, have achieved a satisfactory grade in an HHS proficiency test for cytotechnologists; or
• Before September 1, 1994, have two years’ full-time experience or equivalent within the preceding five years examining slides under the supervision of a physician certified in pathology and before January 1, 1969, be a high school graduate from six months cytotechnology training in a laboratory directed by a physician and completed two years full-time supervised experience in cytotechnology before January 1, 1969; or
• On or before September 1, 1994, have two years’ full-time experience or equivalent within preceding five years in the United States (US) and on or before September 1, 1995, have either graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAHEA) approved school to be certified as a cytotechnologist.

Must hold certification as a Cytotechnologist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry. Cytotechnologists certified after January 2004 are required to produce all documentation related to fulfilling the requirements of ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).

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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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