CareerPlan

Surgical Pathology Technologist-Hospital Lab Part-time Days

McHenry, IL, usPart-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11

Core

Assists pathologists with gross examination, dissection, and preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic review in a hospital surgical pathology lab.

Role type

Surgical Pathology Technologist

Builds

Tissue cassettes, stained sections, and processed specimens for diagnostic analysis

Domain

Healthcare / Surgical Pathology

Required skills

Gross examination and dissection, specimen accessioning, cryostat sectioning and staining, LIS data entry, hazardous material handling, regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

B.S. degree in life sciences or medical laboratory technology, prior laboratory support experience

Technologies

Laboratory Information System (LIS), Cryostat, Dictation equipment

Responsibilities

Perform gross examination and dissection of specimens, prepare and stain cryostat sections, document specimen receipt and processing in LIS, resolve specimen discrepancies, maintain staining setup and equipment, assist with intra-operative consultations, triage specimens for disposal

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on technical role