Histotechnician

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

1d • $28 - $41

About The Position

Process and prepare pathology and cytology specimens, as defined by CLIA, for pathologist and cytotechnologist interpretation. Performs maintenance of instrumentation and maintains histology and cytology files of specimens, blocks, slides, and data.

Requirements

• Graduate of an associate degree in Histotechnician OR Successful completion of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) or an associate degree, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in biologic science related field from an accredited college/university
• Prior laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Routine and special staining procedures
• Correctly identifies, accessions, labels, prepares, and processes all pathology specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures
• Stores specimens, slides, and blocks in an organized manner
• Learns IHC ( Immunohistochemistry which looks at spatial localization of proteins in tissue) and ISH ( In situ hybridization which allows for localization of different types of RNA)
• Participation in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, instrument maintenance and communication of issues to senior staff.
• Learns problem solving when managing instrument downtime

Benefits

• 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, and 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].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees