Sanford Health · 1 month ago
Cytotechnologist - Fargo, ND
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. They are seeking a Cytotechnologist who will prepare and examine human cell samples, ensuring compliance with quality assurance policies and protocols. The role involves using a microscope to identify abnormal cells and maintain effective laboratory operations.
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Responsibilities
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
Maintain 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
Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relative to position
Recognizes and minimize safety risks and complies with all safety practices and protocols
Qualification
Required
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 fulltime 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
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Work/life balance benefits
A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
Company
Sanford Health
Sanford is a healthcare company providing research, education and clinical care.
Founded in 1894
10001+ employees
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President & Chief Executive Officer
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