Medical Laboratory Technician - Pathology Digital Imaging

The Digital Pathology Department provides continuity of care for patients through surgical pathology cases performed at OSUWMC and secondary reviews of cases referred from outside institutions. These services support clinical care, clinical trials, and research activities involving surgical pathology specimens and digital pathology services.

The Digital Processing Technician provides high quality customer service for the Department of Pathology. This position involves the preparation and processing of microscopy slides for scanning as well as directing materials to the appropriate pathologists and other pathology personnel.

This role responds to requests for diagnostic pathology specimens from investigators, the Digital Pathology Scan Center, OSU Clinical Trials Office, pathology support staff, and external parties. The technician gathers necessary information, monitors request appropriateness, and ensures proper approvals for specimen use from on-site and off-site locations.

The Processing Technician records specimens and projects in Beaker and other databases to track completion stages. This position interacts with pathologists daily and collaborates with Histology and Surgical Pathology services while reporting to the Manager of Pathology Support Services.