Histology Lab Assistant: Pathology Support & Specimen Prep

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a pathology support technician to perform accessioning, grossing, cassette preparation, and related computer tasks within the histology workflow.

The role emphasizes accuracy in specimen handling, cooperation with pathologists, and adherence to established protocols. A high school diploma is preferred; no prior experience is required. Work is full‑time, 5 days a week, 8 hours daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign accession numbers to surgical, cytological, and autopsy specimens; verify fixative and patient ID; accession through LIS.
• Maintain paraffin blocks and slide files; store old blocks/slides in storage area.
• Assist pathologists with grossing of specimens, autopsies, and fine needle aspirate biopsies; prepare and stain slides; process specimens per protocols.
• Prepare fixatives, staining solutions, mounting media, and decalcifying solutions; review stain quality.
• Perform specimen searches and retrieval of slides and blocks to aid diagnosis.
• Demonstrate competence to meet age-specific and developmental needs of patients served.
• Adapt assessment, treatment, and service methods to accommodate unique needs of patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a pathology support technician to perform accessioning, grossing, cassette preparation, and related computer tasks within the histology workflow.

The role emphasizes accuracy in specimen handling, cooperation with pathologists, and adherence to established protocols. A high school diploma is preferred; no prior experience is required. Work is full‑time, 5 days a week, 8 hours daily.