Histotechnician

Trinity Health • Central City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Histotechnician at MercyOne you will perform a variety of histology laboratory procedures used to produce tissue slides, which aids the pathologist in diagnosis and recommended treatment. Performs all steps in the preparation of tissue for diagnosis by a pathologist. Examine tissue structures and characteristics as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults. Performs preventative maintenance and basic trouble shooting of instrumentation and equipment. Performs all steps in the recycling of reagents. Files blocks and slides. Assists with selection of new instruments or method evaluation, implementation, and training. Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives. Utilizes LEAN principles/productivity standards. Trains new employees. Maintains supply inventory. Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software. Rotates call.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved histotechnician program OR at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry AND one year full-time acceptable experience in histopathology under the supervision of a pathologist.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Histotechnician HT (ASCP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of histology laboratory procedures used to produce tissue slides, which aids the pathologist in diagnosis and recommended treatment.
• Perform all steps in the preparation of tissue for diagnosis by a pathologist.
• Examine tissue structures and characteristics as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic trouble shooting of instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform all steps in the recycling of reagents.
• File blocks and slides.
• Assist with selection of new instruments or method evaluation, implementation, and training.
• Assist and support quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives.
• Utilize LEAN principles/productivity standards.
• Train new employees.
• Maintain supply inventory.
• Operate laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
• Rotate call.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• full benefits package
• opportunity for growth throughout the system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree