Pathology Specimen Technician – Precise & Fast-Paced Lab

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Plus more

Job summary

The anatomic pathology accessioning and specimen receiving team at UAB Medicine serves as the central intake point for surgical pathology, cytology, and histology specimens, ensuring accurate patient identification and regulatory compliance as cases move from receipt through diagnosis.

You collaborate with histology, cytology, grossing, and pathology teams to keep cases moving efficiently in a fast-paced environment where precision matters.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification may be required or obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens for testing.
• Adhere to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Utilize lab and hospital information systems and provide general administrative support (filing, record maintenance, answering client calls, mail delivery).

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

The anatomic pathology accessioning and specimen receiving team at UAB Medicine serves as the central intake point for surgical pathology, cytology, and histology specimens, ensuring accurate patient identification and regulatory compliance as cases move from receipt through diagnosis.

You collaborate with histology, cytology, grossing, and pathology teams to keep cases moving efficiently in a fast-paced environment where precision matters.