Pathology Technician

What We Offer

Location: Presbyterian Medical Center

Department: Pathology

Shift: Full-time | 9am - 6pm | Monday - Friday

Precision. Compliance. Coordination.

Are you a detail-obsessed, highly organized professional who thrives in a healthcare support role? Join Novant Health as a Pathology Technician I , where your administrative precision directly supports life-saving diagnoses and patient care.

Your Mission:
Working under the guidance of the Anatomic Pathology Manager and Pathologists, you'll be the go-to expert for managing send-out requests, maintaining critical pathology records, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED, required
• 2 Year / Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science, preferred.
• One year frozen sectioning, accessioning, specimen pickup, and send out testing experience, preferred.
• Administrative or clinical support experience in healthcare or pathology, preferred
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion

Why Novant Health?

• Supportive, mission-focused culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits: health, retirement, tuition support & more
• A place where your work truly matters-to patients, providers, and the care team

What You'll Do

• Frozen sectioning, accessioning, specimen pickup, and sendout testing
• Communicate with physicians/requestors to collect or clarify information
• Maintain meticulous records per CAP and NHLS retention policies
• Coordinate shipping via FedEx and other carriers
• Provide timely updates and top-tier service to support Novant Health's clinical teams
• Demonstrates knowledge of human tissue types and appropriate protocols
• Complete administrative duties, which may include but not limited to accessioning and slide send out
• Assist on FNA procedures by ensuring adequate sampling for assessment and diagnosis
• Maintain stock PAR levels (Periodic Automatic Replenishment)

Help power the precision of pathology. Your accuracy shapes outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science, preferred.
• Experience: One year of relevant pathology and/or cytology specimen processing experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
  • Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
  • Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
  • Ability to follow written protocols.
  • Ability to follow written protocols.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to communicate clearly.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.


Job Opening ID

173839