H-1B Visa Histotechnician Jobs
Histotechnicians qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role requires a bachelor's degree in a biological science or a related field, meeting USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Academic medical centers, hospital networks, and reference laboratories regularly file LCAs for this role. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B visa filing history for histotechnology positions.
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2800 10th Ave
Receiving Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Date Posted:
November 02, 2026
Department:
72006389 Central Lab Pathology
Shift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour permanent night shifts (Sunday-Thursday)
- Occasional weekends
Job Description:
Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical and surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. Receives, processes, and prepares patient tissues specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist; this includes logging, batching, cutting, mounting and staining procedures. CLIA Role: Testing Personnel Moderate complexity testing Testing Personnel High Complexity testing
Principle Responsibilities:
- Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
- Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
- Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures.
- Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
- May assist with biopsy collection.
- Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
- Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
- Ensures accurate record keeping and appropriate retention.
- Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
- Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
- Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.
- Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
- Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
- Performs various clerical duties.
- Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
- Assists in the training of employees and students.
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
- Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
- CLIA defined responsibilities:
- § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
- § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution, and completion of clinical internship or
- Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program or
- Bachelor's degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution + 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic
- CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
- CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
Licenses/Certifications:
- Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required
Physical Demands:
Light Work:
Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $30.94 to $40.99 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
2800 10th Ave
Receiving Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Date Posted:
November 02, 2026
Department:
72006389 Central Lab Pathology
Shift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour permanent night shifts (Sunday-Thursday)
- Occasional weekends
Job Description:
Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical and surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. Receives, processes, and prepares patient tissues specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist; this includes logging, batching, cutting, mounting and staining procedures. CLIA Role: Testing Personnel Moderate complexity testing Testing Personnel High Complexity testing
Principle Responsibilities:
- Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
- Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
- Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures.
- Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
- May assist with biopsy collection.
- Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
- Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
- Ensures accurate record keeping and appropriate retention.
- Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
- Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
- Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.
- Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
- Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
- Performs various clerical duties.
- Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
- Assists in the training of employees and students.
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
- Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
- CLIA defined responsibilities:
- § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
- § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution, and completion of clinical internship or
- Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program or
- Bachelor's degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution + 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic
- CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
- CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
Licenses/Certifications:
- Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required
Physical Demands:
Light Work:
Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $30.94 to $40.99 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Histotechnician
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for H-1B approval. An HT or HTL certification from ASCP strengthens your petition by documenting specialized training, but your degree transcript must show coursework in biological sciences, histology, or a closely aligned discipline.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Academic medical centers and large hospital networks file LCAs for histotechnician roles far more frequently than private physician offices. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history, so you're applying to labs that have already cleared the sponsorship process for this occupation.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 29-2011 before any offer discussion so you know the floor and can flag a non-compliant offer early.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your employer needs you to begin by a specific date tied to a lab staffing cycle or a cap-subject October 1 start, ask HR to authorize USCIS premium processing, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days.
Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify
Hospitals and reference labs that sponsor H-1B workers must be enrolled in E-Verify to verify work authorization. Before accepting an offer, ask whether the hiring entity, not just the parent health system, holds an active E-Verify enrollment, since multi-site organizations sometimes file separately by subsidiary.
Document tissue processing experience for the LCA
Employers filing your I-129 need to demonstrate the role requires specialized skills. Pull your O*NET occupation profile for histotechnicians and cross-reference it with your employment history to make sure your resume explicitly maps duties like embedding, microtomy, and staining to the job description the employer submits.
H-1B Visa Histotechnician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a histotechnician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, histotechnician positions typically qualify when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a biological science, histotechnology, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is required. Labs that require an ASCP HT or HTL certification in addition to a degree strengthen the specialty occupation argument considerably.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for histotechnicians?
Academic medical centers affiliated with research universities, large hospital networks, and national reference laboratories are the most consistent sponsors for histotechnician H-1B roles. These organizations have established immigration infrastructure and file LCAs regularly for laboratory science positions. Smaller private pathology practices sponsor far less frequently because the administrative overhead of H-1B filing is proportionally higher for them. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation.
Can my histotechnician H-1B be filed cap-exempt?
Your H-1B is cap-exempt if your employer is a nonprofit research organization, a nonprofit affiliated with an institution of higher education, or a governmental research institution. Many academic hospital pathology departments qualify under the higher-education affiliation rule. If your employer is a for-profit reference lab or a private hospital system, your petition is cap-subject and must go through the annual lottery.
What happens to my H-1B status if my lab eliminates my histotechnician position?
You enter a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment. During that window you can transfer your H-1B to a new sponsoring employer through an H-1B portability transfer, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before the 60 days expire. USCIS does not extend this period, so starting your job search immediately is essential.
Does my ASCP certification affect the prevailing wage level my employer must pay?
Your ASCP HT or HTL certification can influence which DOL wage level your employer selects on the LCA, since higher credentials often correspond to Level II or III wage determinations under the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 29-2011. Employers who undercorrect the wage level to reduce costs risk a DOL audit or an RFE from USCIS during adjudication, so it's in your interest to confirm the wage level reflects your actual credentials.