About this role
Join the team at ST Health Mercy Hospital as a full-time Surgical Pathology Technician and play a vital, hands-on role in supporting patient care behind the scenes. This daylight shift position runs Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts starting between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and ending between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., plus rotating weekend coverage (on-site Saturdays and on-call Sundays) with no holiday requirement. Coverage rotates across ST Health’s urban campuses, including ST Health Shadyside, Magee-Womens Hospital, and ST Health Presbyterian.
In this unique role, you’ll work closely with pathologists and Pathologists’ Assistants in the anatomic pathology lab and autopsy suite—performing OR specimen pick-ups, managing cases in the laboratory information system, transferring and preparing tissue/biopsy specimens, and assisting with adult autopsies. Responsibilities also include diener coverage, supporting autopsy procedures, coordinating with funeral homes and decedents’ families, maintaining the morgue, and helping train pathology residents and Pathologists’ Assistant students. You’ll join a collaborative team of 10 Surgical Pathology Technicians in a supportive department culture ideal for compassionate individuals who are eager to learn and contribute meaningfully in a non-patient-facing clinical environment.
Documents to Upload at Time of Application
- Resume
- Transcripts
Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including university name & student name
Responsibilities:
- Examine and prepare surgical biopsy specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined by the Surgical Pathology Manual while maintaining accurate records of all activities.
- Consistently provide an accurate gross description of surgical specimens as recorded in case report for pathologist.
- Perform additional special specimen handling radiography, photography, special fixation, etc.
- File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials and maintain accurate records of all such activities.
- Maintain record logs for the equipment.
- Replenish supplies for physicians’ offices.
- Ensure proper operation, repair and replacement, and preventative maintenance of area equipment and tools.
- Verify complete and accurate patient identification on specimen requisition and container and reject specimens with conflicting/inadequate patient identifiers.
- Correlate patient history with specimen type and consult admitting clinician with conflicts.
- Utilize voice recognition software during documentation of specimen gross appearance.
- Receive, sort, and verify patient identifiers as cases are accessioned with bar coded labels.
- Perform proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety.
- Document discrepancy and resolution in APLIS.
- Perform clerical/computer entry functions including ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock.
- Attend in-services, lectures, and training classes, as required.
- Receive and accession specimens in LIS.
- Associate’s degree in a laboratory science AND 2 years of hospital laboratory experience; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or related health sciences required AND 1 year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information system experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers as well as co-workers both by telephone and in-person.
- This position requires regular movement throughout the facility, including walking, standing, and lifting materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$21.14–$35.13 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Surgical Pathology Technician — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Surgical Pathology Technician at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Surgical Pathology Technician
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Mercy
- Pay: $21.14–$35.13 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-23T16:15:20.1Z
## Description
Join the team at **ST Health Mercy** Hospital as a **full-time Surgical Pathology Technician** and play a vital, hands-on role in supporting patient care behind the scenes. This**daylight shift** position runs Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts starting between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and ending between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., plus **rotating weekend coverage**(on-site Saturdays and on-call Sundays) with no holiday requirement. Coverage rotates across ST Health’s urban campuses, including ST Health Shadyside, Magee-Womens Hospital, and ST Health Presbyterian.
In this unique role, you’ll work closely with pathologists and Pathologists’ Assistants in the anatomic pathology lab and autopsy suite—performing OR specimen pick-ups, managing cases in the laboratory information system, transferring and preparing tissue/biopsy specimens, and assisting with adult autopsies. Responsibilities also include diener coverage, supporting autopsy procedures, coordinating with funeral homes and decedents’ families, maintaining the morgue, and helping train pathology residents and Pathologists’ Assistant students. You’ll join a collaborative team of 10 Surgical Pathology Technicians in a supportive department culture ideal for compassionate individuals who are eager to learn and contribute meaningfully in a non-patient-facing clinical environment.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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