Histotechnician - Nights

Histotechnician - Nights Essentia Health - 3.3 Duluth, MN Job Details Full-time $27.64 - $40.57 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Qualifications Biology Histological laboratory techniques Laboratory equipment maintenance Sample preparation Routine maintenance for instrumentation and control systems Immunological laboratory techniques Labeling Mid-level Quality assurance Laboratory quality control Chemistry Instrument maintenance Associate's degree

Full Job Description Job Description:

Bonus eligible for external candidates 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.

Education Qualifications:

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)

Preferred Requirements:

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

Key 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 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:

Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End:

Eve/Night Rotation/Eve/Night Rotation Hours Per Pay Period:

80

Compensation Range:

$27.64 - $40.57 / hour

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

FTE:

1

Weekends:

Call Obligations:

Sign On Bonus:

$7,000