Histology Pathology Technician – Evening Shift & Growth

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center seeks a Pathology Technician - Histology to perform high complexity tissue grossing, assist autopsies, and register patients in Epic. You will work under a pathologist and help maintain morgue operations and specimen handling.

The role requires a science-based bachelor’s degree, MLS course work, and proficiency in Word/Excel with strong communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time, evening-shift position in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field OR education equivalent with science courses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity tissue grossing in the surgical pathology area.
• Assist with autopsies and frozen sections as needed.
• Register patients in Epic and manage specimen information.
• Maintain morgue and supplies; support LEAN principles and standard work.

Skills

Microsoft Word/Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Organizational & multitasking skills

Hand-eye coordination

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field

Tools

Epic

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center seeks a Pathology Technician - Histology to perform high complexity tissue grossing, assist autopsies, and register patients in Epic. You will work under a pathologist and help maintain morgue operations and specimen handling.

The role requires a science-based bachelor’s degree, MLS course work, and proficiency in Word/Excel with strong communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time, evening-shift position in Des Moines, IA.