Surgical Pathology Technician

Proforma Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. seeks a diligent histology support professional to help process surgical tissue specimens with accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include receiving and accessioning, assisting with grossing, and preparing samples for histologic processing, while ensuring proper labeling and thorough documentation. Collaborate with pathologists and lab staff to maintain high quality, safety standards and timely diagnostic support for surgical patients.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of tissue handling and histology preparation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a quality- and safety-focused laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify specimen identification and accession information
• Assist with grossing and preparation for histology
• Prepare samples for histologic processing
• Maintain accurate labeling, handling, and records
• Partner with pathologists and lab staff to support quality, safety, and compliance
• Contribute to timely, precise diagnostic support for surgical patients

Skills

Attention to detail

Specimen tracking

Histology preparation

Team collaboration

Quality & safety

Job description

needed to support a busy pathology laboratory by processing surgical tissue specimens accurately and safely. Responsibilities include receiving, identifying, and accessioning specimens; assisting with specimen grossing; preparing tissue samples for histologic processing; and ensuring correct labeling, handling, and thorough documentation.

Key Duties Include

• Verify specimen identification and accession information
• Assist with grossing and preparation for histology
• Prepare samples for histologic processing
• Maintain accurate labeling, handling, and records
• Partner with pathologists and lab staff to support quality, safety, and compliance
• Contribute to timely, precise diagnostic support for surgical patients

Qualifications & skills:

Attention to detail, strong specimen tracking/documentation practices, knowledge of tissue handling and histology preparation, and the ability to work collaboratively in a quality- and safety-focused laboratory environment.