Histology Technologist
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Allina Health Laboratory

Histology Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Laboratory (Histology Tech)
• Shift: Monday through Friday, 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Evening shift, 5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Facility Highlights: Magnet recognized, Teaching hospital, Level III Trauma center
• Charting System: Excellian/Epic (Epic experience preferred)
• Parking: Flat rate applies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Histology Technologist, including experience within the last year
• ASCP-HT certification required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education, or a Bachelor or Associate of Applied Science degree
• Experience with automated and manual microtomes
• Skilled in cutting tissue sections using a microtome and cryostat
• Proficient in embedding techniques for GI specimens, skin, large specimens, and small specimens
• Experience with microtomy of fatty and hard tissue
• Experience preparing paraffin wax sections
• Precision microtomy skills

Schedule & Work Conditions

• No weekend shifts required
• No on-call duties
• No floating to other facilities
• Block scheduling accommodations available
• Local candidates within 100-mile radius not accepted
• Maximum of 5 days off allowed during contract (RTO restrictions)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check required within 1 year prior to start, including Minnesota statewide search and other standard checks
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless a specific exemption letter is provided
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (no declinations accepted without approved exemption; exemptions restrict patient care areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no exemptions for patient-facing roles)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, proof of series, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no exemptions accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required starting September 1, 2025 (declinations accepted)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start for fit testing
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start required (not required for client clearance)

Training & Documentation

• Completion of facility-specific preorientation online modules within 72 hours of receiving access (3-9 hours depending on specialty) required before start
• Annual skills checklist required
• Photo for badge: Passport-style headshot required within 48 hours of signing contract
• State license primary source verification required

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position; local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted
• Candidate must be able to work full 14-week contract
• Client may cancel up to 3 shifts without penalty
• No floating or on-call responsibilities
• Strong embedding and microtomy skills essential for success in this high-paced lab environment

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Histology Tech travel contract position in Minneapolis, MN.