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PathGroup

Pathology Support

Memphis, TN · On-site

This position is responsible for various duties supporting lab procedures including accessioning ... Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes. * Assist pathologist and pathologist assistants ...

PathGroup

Pathology Support

Memphis, TN · On-site

This position is responsible for various duties supporting lab procedures including accessioning ... Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes. * Assist pathologist and pathologist assistants ...

Powers Health

Anatomic Pathology Supp Assist

Munster, IN · On-site

$17.45 - $27.05/hr

ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SUPPORT ASSISTANT FULL-TIME - MUNSTER LOCATION Responsible for providing support functions throughout the Anatomic Pathology department, including cytology, histology and pathology.

PathGroup

Pathology Support

Memphis, TN

This position is responsible for various duties supporting lab procedures including accessioning ... Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes. * Assist pathologist and pathologist assistants ...

PathGroup

Pathology Support

Memphis, TN

This position is responsible for various duties supporting lab procedures including accessioning ... Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes. * Assist pathologist and pathologist assistants ...

PathGroup

Pathology Support I

Memphis, TN

This position is responsible for various duties supporting lab procedures including accessioning ... Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes. * Assist pathologist and pathologist assistants ...

PathGroup

Pathology Support I

Memphis, TN · On-site

This position is responsible for various duties supporting lab procedures including accessioning ... Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes. * Assist pathologist and pathologist assistants ...

PathGroup

Pathology Support I

Nashville, TN · On-site

This position is responsible for various duties supporting lab procedures including accessioning ... Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes. * Assist pathologist and pathologist assistants ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for pathology support assistant in the United States is $55.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pathology support assistant?

Pathology Support Assistants are healthcare professionals who provide vital support to pathologists and laboratory staff by preparing and handling specimens, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring samples are properly labeled and stored. They play an essential role in the smooth operation of pathology labs by assisting with administrative tasks, cleaning workspaces, and managing laboratory supplies. Their work helps ensure accurate diagnoses and efficient workflow in medical laboratories.

What are the daily responsibilities of a pathology support assistant?

Pathology Support Assistants are responsible for preparing specimens, maintaining laboratory supplies, and ensuring that samples are properly labeled and delivered to the appropriate personnel. They often assist with data entry, manage inventory, and help keep workspaces clean and organized. By handling these vital support tasks, Pathology Support Assistants enable pathologists and lab technicians to focus on diagnostic work, ultimately improving overall workflow and patient care within the department.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a pathology support assistant?

To thrive as a Pathology Support Assistant, you need strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring experience in laboratory or healthcare settings. Familiarity with laboratory information systems, specimen tracking software, and safe handling of biological materials is typically required. Effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion are standout soft skills. These skills and qualities ensure accurate specimen processing, compliance with safety protocols, and efficient support for laboratory operations.

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Pathology Support

Memphis, TN • On-site

PathGroup
Biotechnology Research and Development • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

PathGroup rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 121 rated laboratories

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for various duties supporting lab procedures including accessioning tissue specimen.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes.
  • Assist pathologist and pathologist assistants in cutting room.
  • Perform frozen sections (location dependent).
  • Properly hang tissue on the processors.
  • Responsible for determining/selecting specimens for grossing.
  • Photograph specimens (Polaroid, digital, and 35 mm).
  • Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as Lymphoma Phenotyping, Quantitative Iron studies, etc.
  • Operate the Faxitron machine for specimen radiographs.
  • Check campus surgery schedules for probable frozen sections, collect specimens from all campus surgery locations ensuring they are properly listed, and check the surgery board for add cases, cancels, and late specimens (location dependent).
  • Records the number of cases daily, maintains the log of decal specimens, and keeps quality control charts on equipment in the accession and cutting room.
  • Prepare routine solutions, maintain an inventory of supplies and store in proper location and keep a clean work area.
  • Responsible for proper disposal and handling of hazardous waste to include xylene recycling (i.e. xylene, reagent alcohol, formaldehyde, B5) and dispose of specimens according to procedures.
  • Perform routine maintenance on cryostats, both in house and in outlying hospitals (location dependent).
  • Run Quality Control reports, extracting data into monthly reports to Anatomic Pathology. (location dependent)
  • Receive incoming calls and answer questions about reports/handling tissue. (location dependent)
  • Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
  • Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
  • Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
  • Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:
  • High school diploma or GED is required.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum two years of previous health care environment job-related experience is preferred.

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