Histotechnologist

Position Overview

Fairview is looking for a Histotechnologist (HTL) at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank. The University of Minnesota Medical Center is an integrated academic health care system comprised of two hospitals and dozens of specialty clinics and is the flagship facility of Fairview, providing breakthrough medicine and redefining community health.

This is a fulltime, evening shift position (8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, with no weekend work). Hourly shift differential is provided for all worked hours and the position is eligible for a shift incentive bonus of up to $1,000 paid every six months.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality slides for microscopic evaluation.
• Rotate through responsibilities including embedding, microtomy, routine H&E staining, special stains, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and whole slide imaging.
• Support the diverse patient population by handling various tissue types such as kidney, liver, prostate, gastrointestinal biopsies, bone marrows, cell blocks, dermatology specimens, and routine surgical cases.
• Participate in ongoing assignments and process improvement initiatives within the anatomic pathology team.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field (including the required lab practicum) as specified in CLIA’88.
• OR a baccalaureate degree with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology or chemistry and completion of a NAACLS accredited histotechnician or histotechnologist program. (Transcript must be provided.)
• OR a baccalaureate degree with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both). (Transcript must be provided.)
• OR completion of a 50‑week U.S. military histotechnician training course with a baccalaureate degree that includes 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry. (Transcript must be provided.)
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory if the applicant has not completed an accredited histotechnician or histotechnologist program or military training.
• Demonstrated ability to work under stress, exercise independent judgment, and exhibit strong manual dexterity.
• Must possess or be eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification.
• ASCP – HTL (Histotechnologist) certification within 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with routine work and IHC special stains.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, PTO, Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, early access to earned wages, and more.
• For additional details, please visit: Fairview Benefits.
• Compensation: An individual's pay rate is determined by skills, education, experience, and market conditions. Our organization is committed to pay equity and internal team equity. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical, and any eligible sign-on bonus will follow the approved program at the time of offer.
• EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.