Pathology Lab Support Technician

PathGroup; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated professional for a lab support position in Columbia, South Carolina. The responsibilities include accessioning tissue specimens, assisting pathologists, and ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste. The candidate will also maintain quality control and interact with surgical teams regarding specimen collection and processing. Compliance with safety protocols and corporate policies is essential. This role is critical to maintaining efficient laboratory operations and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes.
• Assist pathologist and pathologist assistants in cutting room.
• Perform frozen sections when location permits.
• Properly hang tissue on the processors.
• Determine/select specimens for grossing.
• Photograph specimens using various formats.
• Prepare tissue for further testing.
• Operate the Faxitron machine for specimen radiographs.
• Check surgery schedules for frozen sections.
• Record daily cases and maintain quality control charts.
• Prepare routine solutions and maintain an inventory.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste properly.
• Perform maintenance on cryostats as necessary.
• Run Quality Control reports for Anatomic Pathology.
• Answer questions about reports and tissue handling.
• Stay updated with procedure manuals and changes.
• Follow laboratory safety precautions.
• Adhere to privacy and security guidelines.
• Comply with the Corporate Compliance Program.

Job description

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated professional for a lab support position in Columbia, South Carolina. The responsibilities include accessioning tissue specimens, assisting pathologists, and ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste. The candidate will also maintain quality control and interact with surgical teams regarding specimen collection and processing. Compliance with safety protocols and corporate policies is essential. This role is critical to maintaining efficient laboratory operations and ensuring high-quality patient care.