Scope of Position:

The Digital Pathology Department provides continuity of care for patients of OSUWMC as it relates to surgical pathology cases that are performed at OSUWMC. As well as cases that originate at outside institutions and are now being referred for secondary review at OSUWMC. These services support clinical care, clinical trials, and research activities as relates to digital services.

Position Summary:

The Digital Processing Technician provides high quality customer service for the Digital Pathology Program. This position involves the preparation of microscopy slides for scanning and the use of scanning instrumentation to obtain digital images. This includes daily use of scanning instrumentation, its components, and software. Responsible for directing of materials to the appropriate personnel and /or entity. Responds to communications for diagnostic pathology slides and images from investigators in within the medical center campus, and attorney offices and other outside requests.

This position will respond to requests and gathers all necessary information for processing of requests; monitors and validates the appropriateness of individuals requesting material; ensures proper approval for use of diagnostic images, and slides obtained from banked on site and off site locations. The Digital Processing Technician will record slides / projects utilizing Beaker, eRamp and other databases for tracking request completion. This position does interact with pathologists and collaborates with other pathology services i.e. Histology, Surgical Pathology the Digital Processing Technician reports to the laboratory manager, and takes direction from the supervisor.

Minimum Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.