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Surgical Pathology Technician – ST Health Harrisburg

  • HarrisburgPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 24, 2026

Pay$23.60–$35.38 / hr

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About this role

Purpose of the Surgical Pathology Technician:
Accurately examines surgical biopsy specimens, enters specimens into Laboratory Information System (LIS), and maintains supplies and instruments within Gross Autopsy Pathology.

Responsibilities:
 

  • Attend mandatory safety, compliance and other meetings required by laboratory and hospital guidelines.
  • 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. 
  • Good oral and written communication skills. 
  • 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.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$23.60–$35.38 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Surgical Pathology Technician - ST Health Harrisburg

- Location: Harrisburg, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Harrisburg
- Pay: $23.60–$35.38 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-24T14:15:21.13Z

## Description

**Purpose of the Surgical Pathology Technician:**
Accurately examines surgical biopsy specimens, enters specimens into Laboratory Information System (LIS), and maintains supplies and instruments within Gross Autopsy Pathology.

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Life at Pepper Health

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania's capital on the Susquehanna — river trails, a revitalized downtown, and our Harrisburg campus and regional labs, the diagnostic engine for the whole eastern network.

About working in Harrisburg
  • Pepper Health Harrisburg
  • Regional Laboratory Campus
  • Riverfront Primary Care

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

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. 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

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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