Anatomic Pathology Assistant

Good Samaritan Hospital, a part of TriHealth, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional for the role of Laboratory Technician specializing in frozen microtomy and cytology procedures. This position serves all surgical facilities within the TriHealth network (GSH, BN, Evendale, Anderson, Butler, and any future facilities). Primary responsibilities include performing frozen microtomy on surgical specimens, assisting with cytology procedures—such as staining slides and preparing specimens for send-out—and supporting Surgical Pathology operations.

Additional responsibilities involve assisting pathologists, pathologist assistants, and histotechnologists, acting as a liaison with TriHealth customers, gathering essential billing and service data, and ensuring compliance with OIG regulations, including accurate physician order transcription and LIS/HIS order entry.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Day shift
• No weekends or holidays

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year post-high school education in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, or Chemistry; or 2 years of relevant experience in pathology (including frozen microtomy and fine needle aspirate preparation).
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 1-2 years of clinical pathology experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive procedural knowledge and quality assurance, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Exhibit strong judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Efficiently manage and prioritize complex assignments.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness in all tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize and handle workload effectively.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Rare climbing and kneeling; occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.), pulling, pushing, and reaching; frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Cognitive and Interpersonal Skills: Requires consistent concentration, reasoning, interpersonal communication, and continuous learning.
• Visual Requirements: Regular use of color vision and near/far visual acuity.
  
   

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job keyword:

Gross Examination, Tissue Sample Preparation, Autopsy Assistance, Surgical Pathology, Histology, Cytology, Specimen Processing, Laboratory Techniques, ASCP Certification