Histology Lab Technician: Accessions & Slides

MercyOne; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA seeks a full-time Histology Support Aide to accession surgical specimens, label cassettes, input data in the pathology system, and assist with the gross room.

Responsibilities include inventory control, filing slides, handling reference lab specimens, answering phones, and supporting pathologists during frozen sections.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology preferred; six months in a laboratory setting preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical terminology knowledge is preferred and can be obtained within 6 months.
• Six months experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accession surgical pathology specimens and biopsies in the information system.
• Label cassettes with correct colors and numbers; attach case numbers.
• Unpack and register reference lab specimens; differentiate billing types.
• Link patient records to pathology specimens in the system.
• Assist with inventory control and cost containment for supplies.
• Support pathologists during frozen sections and slide staining.
• Answer phones and direct inquiries to appropriate lab sections.
• Follow MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory experience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant diploma

Job description

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA seeks a full-time Histology Support Aide to accession surgical specimens, label cassettes, input data in the pathology system, and assist with the gross room.

Responsibilities include inventory control, filing slides, handling reference lab specimens, answering phones, and supporting pathologists during frozen sections.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology preferred; six months in a laboratory setting preferred.