Surgical Pathology Technologist: Precision in Specimen Care

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive pay - $2/hour

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technologist I to accurately handle specimens, document details, and prepare them for microscopic analysis. The role includes triaging cases in the LIS, gross examination, and supporting pathologists while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will operate and maintain lab equipment, participate in QC processes, and keep a clean, organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Triages, accesses, and registers cases in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Labels and documents all specimens for identification and traceability
• Performs gross examination and creates gross descriptions
• Assists pathologists in dissection and preparation for microscopic analysis
• Maintains clean, well-stocked, organized work environment compliant with safety standards
• Operates and maintains lab equipment per manufacturers’ instructions
• Participates in quality control processes and maintains logs
• Documents quality or safety concerns and instrument malfunctions
• Completes all assigned mandatory tasks within timelines
• Maintains competency and knowledge of best practices in gross pathology
• Fosters collaboration and effective communication

Job description

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technologist I to accurately handle specimens, document details, and prepare them for microscopic analysis. The role includes triaging cases in the LIS, gross examination, and supporting pathologists while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will operate and maintain lab equipment, participate in QC processes, and keep a clean, organized workspace.