Evening Histology Tech | Pathology & Lab Support

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group is hiring a Pathology Technician - Histology for the evening shift in Des Moines, IA. You will perform gross descriptions, dissection, and histology specimen preparation under pathologist supervision, while maintaining the morgue and assisting with autopsies and frozen sections.

You will log patients in Epic, ensure accurate specimen data, and support LEAN processes. A science degree with required coursework and strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or education equivalent that includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology or 24 semester hours of science with chemistry/biology coursework.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Good hand-eye coordination and basic medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross description and dissection of simple surgical specimens and prepare/fix semi-complex specimens.
• Process cytology specimens under supervision.
• Maintain morgue equipment and supplies; assist with autopsies and frozen sections.
• Register patients in Epic and log specimen information accurately.
• Coordinate with resolution dept to fix discrepancies in specimen data.
• Maintain supply inventories and support LEAN principles.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science-related field

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group is hiring a Pathology Technician - Histology for the evening shift in Des Moines, IA. You will perform gross descriptions, dissection, and histology specimen preparation under pathologist supervision, while maintaining the morgue and assisting with autopsies and frozen sections.

You will log patients in Epic, ensure accurate specimen data, and support LEAN processes. A science degree with required coursework and strong MS Office skills are essential.