PathGroup·Memphis, Tennessee
Responsible for supporting laboratory procedures including the accessioning of tissue specimens and assisting pathologists in the cutting room. Duties include preparing specimens for testing, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper disposal of hazardous waste.
This position is responsible for various duties supporting lab procedures including accessioning tissue specimen.
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.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years of previous health care environment job-related experience is preferred.
Market context
Pathology Support I roles in Tennessee are often tied to steady demand in hospitals, labs, and health systems that need reliable specimen handling and workflow support. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for a high school diploma or GED plus healthcare experience, and they value accuracy, confidentiality, and comfort with clinical routines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then highlight any two years of healthcare experience and your attention to detail in your application.
