Histotechnician; Nights

Building

Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department: 2992030 PATHOLOGY - IL
Job Description

Are you passionate about contributing to groundbreaking medical research and patient care? Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a skillful 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.

Processes and prepares 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.

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

• Graduate of NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program
• 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 laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years
• 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 laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.

• ASCP Certification as Histotechnician (HT) or equivalent

FTE: 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation: Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: Nights

Shift End Time: Nights

Weekends: Yes

Holidays: Yes

Call Obligation: No

Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline: 12/2/2025

Compensation Range: $30.06 - $44.19

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 .