Histology Tech

Histologist PositionThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing timely high quality surgical pathology service. The Histologist is responsible for specimen accessioning embedding microtomy and staining on a variety of sample types.Job Duties/Essential FunctionsEnsure that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed.Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcomeProperly identifies patients and samples during the pre-analytical analytical and post-analytical phases of testingPerforms specimen accessioning and gross set-upPerforms high-quality embedding and microtomyPerforms staining including H&E special stains and immunohistochemical stainingMaintains troubleshoots and resolves issues with protocols and instrumentsAssists in cytology preparation including GYN and non-GYN specimensAssists in frozen section activities with the pathologistsCommunicates effectively and professionally with physicians nurses other medical personnel patients and familiesPrioritizes workload to ensure timely reporting of resultsMaintains and improves skills by participating in at least one continuing education activity annuallyActively seeks and identifies opportunities for process improvementAssists in procedure writing updating and validatingActs as a resource for laboratory medicine information to providers and othersUses laboratory information system access information enter results and generate reportsEducates and trains HTL and HT studentsFollows Mercy's safety guidelines carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities and promptly reports any unsafe conditions situations incidents and injuries.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of laboratory protocols and proceduresKnowledge of regulatory requirements including CAP COLA CLIA TJC and FDAAbility to work quickly and efficiently under pressure without sacrificing qualityAbility to multi-task prioritize and work with interruptionsSkill to use standard laboratory instrumentationSkill to use the laboratory information system (LIS)Ability to recognize and correct problems with quality controlAbility to recognize problems and troubleshoot laboratory equipmentAbility to be detail-orientedAbility to complete appropriate documentation and paperwork clearly and completelyProfessional ExperienceOne year healthcare experience preferred.Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor's degree in histology biological or chemical science strongly preferred.Licensure Certification Registration: None requiredPhysical RequirementsLight: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate Type: HourlyMercy is an independent community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity equity and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.