Surgical Pathology Technician

Job overview

The Surgical Pathology Technician is an onsite role based in Pittsburgh, PA. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the pathology team at UPMC St. Margaret. This role exists to process and prepare surgical pathology specimens, supporting accurate and timely diagnostic testing. The technician plays a vital role behind the scenes of patient care, ensuring proper handling, documentation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

What you'll do

• Examine and prepare surgical biopsy specimens
• provide gross descriptions
• perform special specimen handling
• file and retrieve materials
• maintain equipment logs
• verify patient identification
• utilize voice recognition software
• handle biohazard materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

pittsburgh pa

pathology technician

laboratory

upmc

healthcare

no weekends

no on-call

no holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Consistent schedule, work-life balance, professional experience in a specialized laboratory

Why this role

Specialized laboratory setting, consistent daylight schedule, no weekends/holidays.

About the employer

UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.