Cytotechnologist

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Facility: Amber Valley Lab Location: Fargo, ND Address: 4820 23rd Ave S, Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Pay Info: Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus

Department Details

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

Job Summary

• 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.

Qualifications Must meet one of the following qualifications:

1. Graduated from an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited school of cytotechnology or other organization by health and Human Services (HHS).
2. Certified in cytotechnology by a certification agency approved by HHS (e.g., American Society of Clinical Pathology).
3. 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.
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   • Before September 1, 1992: Have achieved a satisfactory grade in an HHS proficiency test for cytotechnologists.
   • 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.
     • 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.
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     • On or before September 1, 1994: Have two years full-time experience or equivalent within preceding five years in the United States (US).
       • 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.
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         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 ASCPs 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
         • 401k retirement plan
         • Work/life balance benefits
         • A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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         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 talents@sanfordhealth.org.

         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-0230979 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No