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Pathology Technician - Histology

MercyOne
Des Moines, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025
Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/find-a-location/

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Pathology Technician - Histology.

As a Pathology Technician at MercyOne, you will perform high complexity tissue grossing in the surgical pathology area and assists with autopsies.

  • Under the direction of a pathologist or pathologist’s assistant, performs gross description and specimen dissection of simple surgical specimens and prepares/fixes semi-complex surgical specimens.
  • Processes cytology specimens under supervision of cytotechnologists.
  • Performs instrument maintenance according to established protocols.
  • Assists pathologist and pathologist’s assistants in performance of autopsies, and frozen sections.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and functionality of the morgue.
  • Registers patients in Atlas system and accessions cases in Cerner.
  • Identifies and logs specimens with incorrect, discrepant, or missing information, and resolves in partnership with the resolution department.
  • Monitor pending logs and resolve outstanding orders in a timely manner.
  • Discards surgical tissue according to policy.
  • Files slides and blocks.
  • Assists with training new employees.
  • Maintains supply inventories.
  • Supports and utilizes LEAN principles and standard work.

General Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in a science-related field OR education equivalent that includes the following:
    • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR
    • 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
    • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills required.
    • Good hand-eye coordination.
    • Working knowledge of basic medical terminology.

    Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

    Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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