Histotechnician II

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

93d • $25 - $38

About The Position

Processes and prepares 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grossing of routine biopsy specimens.
• 3 years of histology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare pathology and cytology specimens for interpretation.
• Perform routine and special staining procedures.
• Conduct IHC and ISH procedures.
• Handle Mohs and routine frozen sections.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control monitoring.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instruments.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees