Pathology Technician Histology

Trinity Health•MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA, IA

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Pathology Technician in Histology. The role performs high-complexity tissue grossing in surgical pathology and assists with autopsies. Under the direction of a pathologist or pathologist’s assistant, the technician provides gross descriptions and dissects simple surgical specimens, and prepares and fixes semi-complex surgical specimens. The position also processes cytology specimens under cytotechnologist supervision and supports pathologists and pathologist’s assistants with autopsies and frozen sections. The technician maintains instruments and the morgue, registers patients in Epic, identifies and logs specimens with incorrect, discrepant, or missing information and works with the resolution department to address them. The role monitors pending logs and resolves outstanding orders, discards surgical tissue according to policy, files slides and blocks, helps train new employees, maintains supply inventories, and supports and uses LEAN principles and standard work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. MercyOne describes its compensation as competitive and offers a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, or equivalent education that includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses, including 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Working knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Perform high-complexity tissue grossing in the surgical pathology area.
Under the direction of a pathologist or pathologist’s assistant, provide gross descriptions and dissect simple surgical specimens.
Prepare and fix semi-complex surgical specimens.
Process cytology specimens under the supervision of cytotechnologists.
Perform instrument maintenance according to established protocols.
Assist pathologists and pathologist’s assistants with autopsies and frozen sections.
Maintain the morgue and its functionality.
Register patients in Epic.
Identify and log specimens with incorrect, discrepant, or missing information, and resolve issues in partnership with the resolution department.
Monitor pending logs and resolve outstanding orders in a timely manner.
Discard surgical tissue according to policy.
File slides and blocks.
Assist with training new employees.
Maintain supply inventories.
Support and use LEAN principles and standard work.