Lab Technician Assistant - Pathology

Lab Technician Assistant - Pathology

Job Category:

Laboratory

Requisition Number:

LABTE003428

Posting Details

Posted:

February 20, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA Job Details

Description Current Employees:

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Department:

Pathology Lab Shift/schedule:

 Full Time (36 hrs/wk), Day Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Microbiology/Pathology/Lab Safety Manager. The Lab Tech Assistant - Pathology's primary job function is to prepare and process pathology and cytology specimens for testing. The Lab Tech Assistant - Pathology also performs light transcription duties as necessary when locum pathologists are present. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required • Basic Chemistry and Biology preferred

Licensure:

Experience:

• 2 years of Laboratory or related experience preferred • Medical Terminology preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Distributes and files pathology reports. 2. Distributes incoming mail 3. Fills supply orders from doctors' offices. 4. Prepares slides and blocks for send-out to physicians and reference laboratory. 5. Accessions surgical and cytological specimens in the Pathology computer system. 6. Assigns billing codes and number of blocks and slides to surgical and cytological specimens. 7. Coverslips and labels slides. 8. Answers telephone and processes requests for pathology reports. 9. Prepares billing for the pathologists' professional billing company. 10. Registers patients in the HIS as needed. 11. Cleans and stocks supplies (formalin containers, etc.) 12. Verifies patient identification. 13. Prepares pathology accession logs and specimens for transport to other facilities. 14. Prepares and labels cytology and histology samples/solutions for diagnostic testing. 15. Transports specimens from surgery to the laboratory. 16. May transcribe from dictation gross pathology and micro pathology reports, as needed for locum pathologist coverage. 17. May proofread pathology reports, as needed for locum pathologist coverage. 18. Performs other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request. Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.