Histotechnician
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Bonus eligible for external candidates. 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/Certification Qualifications: ASCP
Certification as Histotechnician (HT) 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, 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 (218) 576-0000.
Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End:
Day/Evening / Day/Evening Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Compensation
Range: $30.06 - $44.19 / hour Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC
(UTECH) FTE: 1 Weekends: No Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
Keywords: Essentia Health, Duluth , Histotechnician, Healthcare , Duluth, Minnesota
