Histotechnician

🔬 Join Essentia Health's Pathology Team at St. Mary's Medical Center

Essentia Health is seeking a certified Histotechnician (HT-ASCP) to join our laboratory team in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota . This full-time night shift opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic histopathology environment supporting accurate diagnosis and patient care through tissue processing, staining, and specialized laboratory procedures.

What You'll Do

• Process and prepare pathology and cytology specimens for microscopic examination
• Perform routine and special staining procedures
• Conduct Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and In Situ Hybridization (ISH) testing
• Assist with Mohs and frozen section procedures
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards
• Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory professionals to support diagnostic services

Qualifications

✅ ASCP Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) required AND one of the following:

• Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program, OR
• Associate degree with required biology and chemistry coursework plus one year of histopathology experience, OR
• 60 semester hours of college coursework with required biology and chemistry credits plus one year of histopathology experience

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-Time (80 hours per pay period)
• Night Shift
• No Weekends
• Compensation: $30.73 - $45.18/hour
• $7,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external candidates

Why Essentia Health?

✨ Competitive Pay

✨ Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

✨ 401(k) with Employer Contributions

✨ Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development

✨ Generous Paid Time Off

✨ Wellness & Mental Health Resources

✨ Career Growth Opportunities

If you're a detail-oriented Histotechnician looking to advance your career with a leading healthcare organization, we'd love to connect with you.