Histology Lab Support Specialist

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is seeking a dedicated team member for the Histology Support role. This position supports the histology gross room and department in accessioning specimens, registering reference samples, and assisting with inventory control.

You will work with the Anatomic Pathology Information System to assign part types, label cassettes, and coordinate with pathology staff to ensure accurate specimen tracking and billing where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical terminology knowledge is preferred or willing to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Accessions surgical pathology specimens and biopsies in the Anatomic Pathology Information System.
• Label cassettes with correct part type and case number.
• Unpacks reference lab specimens and registers them in the hospital system.
• Links patient medical record numbers to pathology specimens in the system.
• Assists pathologist in frozen sections and staining of slides.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant diploma (preferred)

Job description

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is seeking a dedicated team member for the Histology Support role. This position supports the histology gross room and department in accessioning specimens, registering reference samples, and assisting with inventory control.

You will work with the Anatomic Pathology Information System to assign part types, label cassettes, and coordinate with pathology staff to ensure accurate specimen tracking and billing where applicable.