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Digital Processing Technician Pathology Histology


Job Location:

Columbus, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview
Join our innovative Digital Pathology team and play a vital role in supporting high-quality patient care. As aDigital Processing Technician you will prepare and manage pathology specimens and slides for digital scanning ensure accurate specimen tracking and collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff to maintain efficient precise and compliant laboratory operations. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and enjoy working with technology and healthcare professionals this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About us

With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment our buckeye team includes more than 1800 nurses medical assistants physicians advanced practice providers administrative support staff IT specialists financial specialists and leaders that all play an important an employee of OSUP youll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare education and professional growth.

Our culture

At OSUP we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion empathy sincerity and determination. We meet our teams where they are coming together to serve each other and our community.

Our benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and thats why we offer our employees a flexible competitive benefit addition to medical dental vision health reimbursement accounts flexible spending accounts and retirement we also offer an employee assistance program paid time off holidays and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

Responsibilities
Purpose: The Digital Processing Technician provides high-quality support and customer service within the Histology Laboratory. This role involves the preparation organization and processing of microscopy slides for scanning as well as accurately matching slides with documentation and directing materials to appropriate pathologists and laboratory personnel. Responsibilities include responding to requests for diagnostic pathology specimens gathering required information verifying request appropriateness and ensuring proper approvals for specimen use from both on-site and off-site sources. The position also requires precise tracking of specimens and projects utilizing Beaker and other database systems while maintaining consistent collaboration with pathologists and related departments including Histology and Surgical Pathology.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare organize clean label and quality-check microscopy slides for digital scanning.
  • Process and track pathology specimens and requests ensuring accurate documentation and timely handling.
  • Match slides with corresponding paperwork and maintain specimen integrity through all stages of processing and transport.
  • Perform slide scanning support activities including loading/unloading slides and reviewing scanned images for quality.
  • Package transport receive and distribute specimens slides and laboratory materials according to established procedures.
  • Utilize laboratory information systems (Beaker EPIC/IHIS and other databases) to document track and manage cases and specimens.
  • Collaborate with pathologists histology staff and other laboratory teams to support diagnostic and operational needs.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks and ensure a safe organized and compliant work environment.
  • Adhere to all safety confidentiality quality assurance and regulatory requirements while providing exceptional customer service and support.
  • Assist with inventory management documentation problem resolution and other departmental projects and operational activities as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preferences:
  • Associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • High levelof interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
  • Analytical ability and critical thinking to gather and interpret data and develop recommend and implement solutions.
  • Ability tomaintainand seek new knowledge related toevidenced-based practice patient care issues quality improvement cost reduction and current policies procedures and protocols.
  • Stays current with knowledge and technicalskills within Histology and Pathology.
  • Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) PACS documentation standards and patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
  • Understands electronic equipment and computerized lab equipment.
  • Demonstrates discipline-specific technical skills.
Pay Range
USD $15.35 - USD $23.08 /Hr.

Required Experience:

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The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. (OSUP) provides outpatient care throughout Central Ohio and the surrounding areas. We are the approved not-for-profit practice plan for The Ohio State University College of Medicine designated by the University Board of Trustees.

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