Histotechnician (Full-Time) - #256485
The Iowa Clinic
Date: 1 day ago
City: West Des Moines, IA
Contract type: Full time

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place.
Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.
By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…
A day in the life…
Wondering what a day in the life of a Histotechnician at The Iowa Clinic might look like?
Qualifications
What’s In It For You
Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.
By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…
A day in the life…
Wondering what a day in the life of a Histotechnician at The Iowa Clinic might look like?
- Arrive at work in the morning – no night shifts here!
- Performs histology procedures under the direction of a Pathologist at a technical level.
- Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to create microscopic slides for review by a Pathologist.
- Performs a variety of special stains and studies on tissue blocks and slides.
- Participate in a department potluck or team building activity over lunch
- Visit The Iowa Clinic intranet to see what volunteer opportunities are available to you this month and read what is happening around the clinic
- Leave in the evening – hooray for working standard clinic hours!
Qualifications
- A desire to find a meaningful, fulfilling career
- B.S. degree in a science field or associate degree in science and one year of laboratory experience
- Exceptional patient skills
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- A positive and team-oriented attitude
- Ability to assist providers in professional manner
- Certification as Histotechnologist or Histotechnician (ASCP [HT] or ASCP [HTL])
- You love exceeding people’s expectations
- You enjoy having fun where you work
- Finding meaningful connections is what you live for
What’s In It For You
- One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
- Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
- Generous PTO accruals and paid holidays
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
- Training and development programs
- Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
- Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
- Employee rewards and recognition program
- Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
- Employee feedback surveys
- All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication
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