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 — Harrisburg, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Surgical Pathology Technician - ST Health Harrisburg at Pepper Health, Harrisburg. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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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.
…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.
- 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

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.
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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