Histotechnician

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a Histotechnician for pathology and cytology specimen processing and preparation for interpretation by pathologists and cytotechnologists. You will perform routine and special stains, IHC/ISH, Mohs and frozen sections as required, ensuring quality through QA/QC activities, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting to support accurate diagnosis.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to high-quality

Qualifications

• Graduation from NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program or equivalent education.
• Alternate paths include 60 semester hours in biology/chemistry with 1 year histopathology lab experience in US/Canada/ACLA labs.
• Or an associate degree with biology/chemistry and 1 year histopathology lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare pathology and cytology specimens for pathologist/cytotechnologist interpretation.
• Perform routine and special staining procedures, IHC/ISH, Mohs and frozen sections as required.
• Engage in QA/QC monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality Assurance

Instrument maintenance

Teamwork

Education

NAACLS Histotechnician program

60 sem hrs bio/chem and 1 yr histopathology

Associate degree + 1 yr histopathology

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2992030 PATHOLOGY - IL

Job Description:

Bonus eligible for external candidates.

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives.

This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

In this role, you will process and prepare pathology and cytology specimens, as defined by CLIA, for pathologist and cytotechnologist interpretation.

Job duties may consist of routine and special staining procedures, IHC and ISH, Mohs and routine frozen sections as required in the diagnosis, treatment and management of pathologic conditions on patients of all ages.

Problem solving skills, participation in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting are required.

Education Qualifications:

Graduate of NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program

OR

Successful completion of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years

OR

An associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND 1 year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

ASCP Certification as Histotechnician (HT) or equivalent

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Varies

Shift End Time:

Varies

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Compensation Range:

$30.06 - $44.19

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

• At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future.
• We invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].