Anatomic Pathology Technician

WVU Medicine

. Assist pathology under the general supervision of a Pathologist or Pathology Assistant .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMorgantown • West Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in specimen accessioning, preparation, and maintenance of Gross Room operations while adhering to regulatory standards. Capable of training staff and participating in educational activities for medical students and residents.

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Specimen AccessioningLaboratory ExperienceAttention To DetailProblem-Solving AbilityQuality Assurance Documentation

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Hard Skills

Specimen PreparationIntra-Operative Frozen SectionsLaboratory MaintenanceEquipment Functionality VerificationChain Of Custody Management

Soft Skills

MultitaskingCommunicationTraining Ability

Tools & Technologies

Air-Purifying RespiratorLaboratory Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma

Industry Keywords

PathologySOPQuality AssuranceMedico-Legal CasesOSHA Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist pathology under the general supervision of a Pathologist or Pathology Assistant
Assist with surgical pathology Gross Room procedures, including specimen accessioning, preparation, fixation, and intra-operative frozen sections
Pick up specimens from hospital locations, verify identification, resolve discrepancies, and deliver specimens to required departments
Receive, identify, process, and accession specimens from outside laboratories according to regulations
Prepare and send specimens to outside laboratories or departments, completing associated paperwork
Maintain Gross Room operations by stocking workstations, completing logs, reporting supply needs, and performing laboratory and equipment maintenance and cleanup
Maintain chain of custody in medico-legal cases according to SOP
Verify equipment functionality, provide documentation, and report unacceptable conditions
Complete quality assurance logs, document QA work and resolutions, and report unacceptable conditions
Report medical and operational problems to Pathologists, Pathology Assistants, Manager, or Coordinator
Train staff in non-grossing duties when assigned
Preserve specimens for conferences, teaching, or research according to SOP
Participate in institutional education and the education of medical students, residents, histology students, and Pathology Assistant students

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in a laboratory setting
Strict attention to detail while multitasking
Problem-solving ability
Basic computer skills
Ability to perform continuous active work requiring moderate physical exertion and manual dexterity
Ability to move rapidly and stand for long periods of time
Ability to use an air-purifying respirator required by OSHA
Ability to work around fumes, chemicals, vibrations, noise, blood/bodily fluids, and infectious disease

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
Equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination protections