Cytotechnologist

Sanford Health

Cytotechnologist preparing slides and analyzing human specimens at Sanford Health. Ensuring accurate specimen analysis and compliance with quality assurance policies.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeFargo • North Dakota, South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32,000 - $49,500 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in cytotechnology, including specimen preparation, analysis, and reporting, while adhering to quality assurance and safety protocols. Holds necessary certifications and training to ensure compliance with health standards and effective laboratory operations.

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Cytotechnology CertificationSpecimen PreparationMicroscopic ExaminationQuality Assurance ComplianceLaboratory Safety Practices

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Hard Skills

Specimen ProcessingMicroscope OperationCytotechnology TerminologyMalignant Condition IdentificationLaboratory Result Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

Cytotechnologist CertificationAmerican Society of Clinical Pathology Certification

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Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsHealth and Human ServicesQuality Assurance PoliciesCytotechnology TrainingLaboratory Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduated from an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited school of cytotechnology or other organization by health and Human Services (HHS)
Certified in cytotechnology by a certification agency approved by HHS (e.g. American Society of Clinical Pathology)
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
Have received six months formal training in an approved school and six months’ full-time experience
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 fulltime supervised experience in cytotechnology before January 1, 1969
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.
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

Comp & perks

Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!