Histotechnician

Employment Type:

Full time

Day Shift

At Mercy One, 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.

Mercy One Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. Mercy One 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, Mercy One Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Histotechnician.

As a Histotechnician at Mercy One 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm, no holidays or weekends

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

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

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.