Pathology Technician PT Evenings

Trinity Health

DES MOINES, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Autopsy, Biology, Cell Biology, Cerner, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Communication Skills, Dissection, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Pathology, Patient Registration, Sample/Specimen Processing, Time Management
LOCATION
DES MOINES, IA
POSTED
3 days ago

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Performs 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5pm-9pm, no holidays or weekends

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.

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.

About the Company

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Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results