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Trinity Health

Des Moines, IA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

  • Employment Type:
  • Full 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:
  • Evening shift 12:30pm - 9:00pm; no weekends or holidays
  • 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran

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