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Job Description:

Are you passionate about contributing to groundbreaking medical research and patient care? Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a skilled Histotechnician to join our dynamic laboratory team in beautiful Duluth, MN. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing healthcare and improving lives.Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Supportive Environment: We foster a collaborative culture where every team member is valued.
• Stunning Location: Enjoy the natural beauty of Duluth, MN with access to outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and a vibrant community.Starting Pay (based on experience): $29.23 - $42.98 Key Responsibilities:
• Processes and prepare pathology and cytology specimens, as defined by CLIA, for pathologist and cytotechnologist interpretation.
• Perform 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

$7,000 Sign-on Bonus! (for external candidates)

• 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

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• ASCP Certification as Histotechnician (HT)
  
  

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.

Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Day/Evening Rotation/Day/Evening Rotation

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Compensation Range: $29.23 - $42.98 / hour

Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

FTE: 1

Weekends: No

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Job Details

Job Title Histotechnician

Position Type Full Time

Requisition ID R064086

Location Duluth, Minnesota, 55805

Career Area Laboratory

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