Histotechnician I

Histotechnician I at Essentia Health summary: The Histotechnician I processes and prepares pathology and cytology specimens for interpretation by pathologists and cytotechnologists. This role includes performing routine and special staining procedures, maintaining laboratory instrumentation, and ensuring the proper organization of specimens and data. The position requires an associate degree in Histotechnology or a related field, with responsibilities encompassing quality assurance, quality control, and ongoing professional development. Job Description: 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: 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 Educational 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) Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in biologic science related field from an accredited college/university Prior laboratory experience 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) for more information. Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: Day Rotation/Day Rotation Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Compensation Range: $24.67 - $37.01 / hour FTE: 1 Keywords: Histotechnician, pathology, cytology, specimen processing, Immunohistochemistry, Quality Assurance, laboratory technician, healthcare, biological science, clinical laboratory

Created: 2025-02-20