Pathology Technician I

Location: Presbyterian Medical Center

Department: Pathology | Gross Room

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.

茶 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

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Chemical, Physical or Biological Science.
• Experience: One year of relevant pathology and/or cytology specimen processing experience, preferred. 
• Additional Skills (required): 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.

• 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)

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