Pathology Technician - Full Time - Day Shift - West Penn
- Location
- Pittsburgh PA, 15224, West Penn 4800 Friendsh… · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- Associate degree
- Listed
- 6 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Specimen registration and accessioning
- Gross specimen examination
- Anatomical terminology
- Biohazard handling and disposal
- Supply ordering and inventory
Also useful
- General computer skills
- Laboratory information system (LIS) familiarity
General Overview
Registers and accessions all specimens delivered to Pathology. Examines specimens with gross description. Maintains supplies, instruments in the gross room. Performs proper handling, storage and disposal of all waste tissue and chemicals.
Essential Responsibilities
- Registers and accessions specimens into laboratory information system (LIS) accurately and efficiently to ensure proper testing and charging of patient account while verifying accurate patient identification on specimen requisition, container and LIS and investigating and correcting discrepancies per network policy. (45%)
- Examines and prepares biopsy and routine specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined in the surgical pathology manual. (45%)
- Performs proper handling, storage and disposal of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety. (5%)
- Assists with ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock. (5%)
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate's degree in Laboratory Science OR obtain within one (1) year of hire
- 1 year with grossing anatomical terminology knowledge
Preferred
- General computer skills with understanding of a lab information system
Compliance Requirement
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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Company
Allegheny Health Network
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
From Highmark Health's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Where is the Pathology Technician - Full Time - Day Shift - West Penn job at Highmark Health located?
This Pathology Technician - Full Time - Day Shift - West Penn position at Highmark Health is located in Pittsburgh PA, 15224, West Penn 4800 Friendsh… (On-site). Always check Highmark Health's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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