Anatomic Pathology Support Technician Histology- - (2600093C)
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:• Competitive hourly rate• Free parking• Tuition reimbursementA Brief Overview
Anatomic Pathology Support Technician is responsible for processing, describing, dissecting small tissue specimens and preparing slides for rapid diagnosis. This position receives, registers, and interprets medical information accurately to perform data entry and technical assessment of specimen integrity.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment with fluids to identify Microbiology and/or Cytology, fixed tissues-Histology, or fresh- ALL intraoperative specimens to which requires adequacy or assessment by a Pathologist. This position is responsible for technical preparation of the assessment: touch preps, frozen sectioning, and staining. Specialized patient testing preparation/data entry required. Excellent analytical and communication skills are required to direct or provide information to clients, clinicians, or hospital divisions which will directly impact patient care. Maintains equipment and supplies as needed. Responsible for receipt, distribution, and return of patient pathology slides within the UH system. Position requires participation in regional float pool (as needed).What You Will Do
Provides service to Clients, Patients, and Hospital Divisions. Answers phones, reports results, and assists clients (20%) Competency #7Registers and Accessions Surgical and Cytology specimens for diagnosis, maintains specimen TAT and Integrity (40%) Competency #4Sections tissue samples and stains slides for Frozen section histological diagnosis (15%) Competency #6Assists with laboratory support functions (15%) Competency #5Miscellaneous duties (10%) Competency #7Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and Associate's Degree in a science related field (Preferred) Work Experience
2+ years Of experience in a similar position and can demonstrate proficiency of all skills in that level. (Required) and Prior histology lab experience (Preferred) Previous Medical Laboratory experience (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Lab equipment maintenance (Preferred proficiency) Microsoft Office skills in Word and Excel (Required proficiency) Customer service skills (Required proficiency) Knowledge of medical terminology (Required proficiency) Knowledge of pathology terminology (Required proficiency) Knowledge of pathology lab testing including reflex pathways for anatomic pathology. (Required proficiency) Computer skills essential; knowledge of laboratory information systems (Preferred proficiency) Licenses and Certifications
Medical Lab Technician (MLT-ASCP) MLT/HT (Preferred) Physical Demands
Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements
10%
: United States-Ohio-Cleveland
11100 Euclid Avenue
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland 44106
: Lab / Pathology
: CMC_Operations
: Full-time
: Regular - ShiftEvenings
: Standard
: Professional
: No
Remote Work: No
: Sep 22, 2026, 4:43:48 PM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
