Anatomic Pathology Lab Technician — Specimen Processing

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Lab Processing Technician for the Surgical Pathology Gross Room. Responsibilities include specimen handling, microtomy, and customer service tasks. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday with flexible hours based on lab needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accession specimens from surgical suites and clinics.
• Section and fixate specimens as required; triage for ancillary testing.
• Confirm patient identity and labeling requirements; ensure correct billing codes in Epic Beaker.
• Prepare specimens for transport and manage internal tracking.
• Transport specimens within the facility and facilitate issue resolution for unacceptable specimens.
• Perform microtomy on frozen section specimens; stain and coverslip frozen section slides.
• Answer laboratory phones and perform customer service duties.
• Assist with inventory, stocking supplies, and routine cleaning/decontamination.
• Ensure adherence to quality control measures.

Skills

Problem resolution

Customer service

Attention to detail

Microtomy skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Epic Beaker software

Job description

A leading medical center in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Lab Processing Technician for the Surgical Pathology Gross Room. Responsibilities include specimen handling, microtomy, and customer service tasks. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday with flexible hours based on lab needs.