Cytology Prep Specialist — Surgical Bench Tech

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Beverly, MA, is seeking a Cytoprep/Surgical Bench Tech to support the Pathology department under the Medical Director and Technical Supervisor. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies.

The successful candidate will handle specimen processing, triage, accessioning, and routine staining, contributing to tumor board workflows and QA/QC monitoring in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 1 year clinical lab experience.
• High school diploma with 2 years clinical lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing, special specimen preparation, filing slides, and specimen collection/triage.
• Assists pathologist or pathology assistant; specimen accessioning; short form registration in Epic.
• Operates and maintains departmental instruments; maintains QA/QC records and daily workflow.
• Routine staining and preparations; coordination for autopsies when needed.
• Handles inquiries and communicates with customers to ensure service quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree with 1 year clinical lab experience

High school diploma with 2 years clinical lab experience

Tools

Epic

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Beverly, MA, is seeking a Cytoprep/Surgical Bench Tech to support the Pathology department under the Medical Director and Technical Supervisor. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies.

The successful candidate will handle specimen processing, triage, accessioning, and routine staining, contributing to tumor board workflows and QA/QC monitoring in a dynamic clinical setting.