Pathology Tech - Laboratory - Full Time 8 Hours Days (9:00AM to 5:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Pathology Laboratory Technician II for its Arcadia facility. The role emphasizes meticulous labeling, handling and processing of pathology specimens, with clerical duties and strong computer skills required.

Responsibilities include printing reports, transcribing, processing mail, and assisting in quality improvement programs while supporting the laboratory team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• California Phlebotomy Certification - CPTI or CPTII required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists and transcribes by printing reports and processing copies for mailing.
• Follow-up with problems and complaints.
• Lookup results in computer and match slides with gross work sheets.
• Deliver slides to Pathologist and monitor volunteers filing slides/reports.
• Process incoming test requests for Pathology, cytology and outpatient clinicals; process results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clerical skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy Certification tools

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and transcribes by printing reports, separating copies and processing copies for mailing.
• Follow-up with problems and complaints.
• Looking up results in computer.
• Matches slides with gross work sheet in am and delivers them to the Pathologist.
• Monitors volunteers in department who files slides and reports.
• Processes incoming test requests for Pathology, cytology and out-patient clinical, incoming and outgoing test results.
• Recognizes the administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and adapts to these changes.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Quality Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, quality improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Retrieves and process slides for consultation review and send outs.
• Retrieves and process slides for out-patient use.
• Stock replenishing

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Minimum (Required)

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred (Not required)

Work Experience

Minimum (Required)

Preferred (Not required)

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)

• California Phlebotomy Certification - CPTI or CPTII required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

Preferred (Not required)

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $24.65. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Pathology Laboratory Technician II requires attention to details, especially in the labeling, handling, and processing of Pathology Specimens. Responsible for a variety of clerical duties including computer competency, test order entry, filing, copying and organizing reports, records and mail. Directly reports to Lab Support Coordinator and Mgmt.

Job ID REQ20181920

Posted Date 10/12/2026