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PATHOLOGY TECHNICIAN (FT; 12P-8:30P) - Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center
CompanyTemple University Health System
LocationPhiladelphia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 4, 2026
About The Company
At Temple Health, more is how excellence is defined.
Temple Health is a Philadelphia-based academic health system redefining what’s possible in advanced patient care. Through clinical innovation, pioneering research, and world-class education, Temple is transforming complex medical challenges into real-world solutions—delivering more answers, more options, and more possibilities for patients.
Powered by more than 1,700 physicians, researchers and scientists across Temple University Hospital, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple accelerates the translation of scientific discovery into practical therapies, united by a shared commitment to advancing medicine and expanding what patients can expect from their care.
Temple’s depth of expertise enables outcomes once thought impossible—more specialized expertise, more innovation, and more opportunities to expect what’s next in medicine.
It Takes Temple Health.
About the Role
Works independently to receive and process specimens received from producers, clinics/floors, operation rooms, and emergency departments. This includes, and is not limited to, verifying specimen identity, accessioning/data entry, routing/biopsy grossing, and intra-operative/intra-procedure processing. Maintains the pathology lab section, manages inventory, and handles all shipping/receiving functions.
Education
Associate's Degree Clinical Lab Science (Medical Technology), Biological, Chemical, Physical, or Life Sciences with at least 60 credits from an accredited institution. Must include 24 credits of related clinical laboratory science/medical technology courses or 6 credits in chemistry, 6 credits in biology and 12 additional credits in a combination of chemistry, biology or medical lab technology Required
Experience
1 year experience in Pathology Preferred
Licenses
Amer Soc Clinical Pathology Preferred
Education
Associate's Degree Clinical Lab Science (Medical Technology), Biological, Chemical, Physical, or Life Sciences with at least 60 credits from an accredited institution. Must include 24 credits of related clinical laboratory science/medical technology courses or 6 credits in chemistry, 6 credits in biology and 12 additional credits in a combination of chemistry, biology or medical lab technology Required
Experience
1 year experience in Pathology Preferred
Licenses
Amer Soc Clinical Pathology Preferred
Key Skills
Specimen ProcessingAccessioningData EntryBiopsy GrossingIntra-operative ProcessingInventory ManagementShipping and Receiving
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician is responsible for receiving, verifying, and processing medical specimens from various hospital departments. They also maintain the pathology lab section, manage inventory, and handle shipping and receiving functions.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
5726
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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