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.
Key Responsibilities: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.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Required: ASCP Certification as Histotechnician (HT)
FTE:1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Night ShiftShift End Time:Night ShiftWeekends:NoHolidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)Union Posting Deadline:08/14/2026Compensation Range:
$30.06 - $44.19Employee 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.Skills Required
- Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program
- OR successful completion of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from a regionally accredited college or university, including biology and chemistry credits, plus one year of full-time acceptable histopathology laboratory experience within the last five years
- OR associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, including biology and chemistry credits, plus one year of full-time acceptable histopathology laboratory experience within the last five years
- ASCP Certification as Histotechnician (HT)
What We Do
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute
