Histology Tech | Evening Pathology Lab

Trinity Health Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System is hiring a Pathology Technician - Histology in Des Moines, IA for a full-time, evening shift. You will perform gross descriptions, dissections, and specimen processing, with responsibilities including cytology processing under supervision, morgue maintenance, and Epic patient registration.

Qualifications include a science-related bachelor’s degree or equivalent with specified coursework, proficiency in Word/Excel, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform gross description and dissection of simple surgical specimens and prepare/fix semi-complex specimens.
• Process cytology specimens under supervision of cytotechnologists.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instrument functionality.
• Assist with autopsies and frozen sections.
• Maintain morgue operations and take responsibility for equipment.
• Register patients in Epic and ensure correct specimen labeling.
• Identify discrepancies in specimens and resolve with the resolution department.
• Monitor pending logs and resolve outstanding orders promptly.
• File slides and blocks in proper libraries.
• Assist with training new employees and maintain supply inventories.
• Support LEAN principles and standard work.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

Tools

Epic

Job description

MercyOne Health System is hiring a Pathology Technician - Histology in Des Moines, IA for a full-time, evening shift. You will perform gross descriptions, dissections, and specimen processing, with responsibilities including cytology processing under supervision, morgue maintenance, and Epic patient registration.

Qualifications include a science-related bachelor’s degree or equivalent with specified coursework, proficiency in Word/Excel, and strong communication and organizational skills.