How to hire a pathology laboratory aide

How to hire a pathology laboratory aide, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pathology laboratory aide hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pathology laboratory aide job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pathology laboratory aide
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a pathology laboratory aide, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A pathology laboratory aide's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pathology laboratory aides from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of pathology laboratory aide salaries for various roles:

   Type of Pathology Laboratory Aide	Description	Hourly rate
   Pathology Laboratory Aide	Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.	$10-22
   Accessioner	An accessioner works at laboratories where they are primarily in charge of managing and organizing specimens, assisting scientists as needed. Their responsibilities include receiving and verifying samples, labeling and preparing specimens according to its purpose, updating databases, disposing of waste properly, and examining samples for any contamination... Show more	$11-21
   Certified Medical Technician	Certified Medical Technicians are specialists in medical diagnoses by performing laboratory testing and analysis for hospitals and physicians. Their duties include lab sanitization to prepare for testing and collection, recording medical samples for testing, specimen preparation, blood drawing for donation and testing, and assisting physicians with sample collection as well as equipment handling in surgical rooms... Show more	$13-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Frozen Sections
   • Anatomic Pathology
   • Medical Terminology

   Responsibilities:

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pathology laboratory aide job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A pathology laboratory aide salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, pathology laboratory aides' average salary in oklahoma is 56% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pathology laboratory aides earn 54% less than senior-level pathology laboratory aides.
   • Certifications. A pathology laboratory aide with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a pathology laboratory aide's salary.

   Average pathology laboratory aide salary

   $15.18hourly

   $31,579 yearly

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   Entry-level pathology laboratory aide salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a pathology laboratory aide job description

   A job description for a pathology laboratory aide role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a pathology laboratory aide job description:

   Pathology laboratory aide job description example

   JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiovascular and peripheral systems of patients to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disorders in the Cardiac Cath and EP Labs. Provides quality patient care to patients undergoing invasive procedures. Prepares patient for test and explains procedures. Assists in conducting tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular systems, using a variety of specialized electronic test equipment and recording devices. Processes all required paperwork, has knowledge of all supplies and the contents of each stockroom. Assists in training staff and students. Effectively communicates with patients, family, and other health care team members. Keeps patient and family members abreast of patient's progress. Demonstrates strong interpersonal relationship skills in interacting with co-workers, leadership, and other health care workers. Promotes teamwork. Monitors and records patient's blood pressure and EKG during procedures, notifying physician of changes. Circulates during invasive procedures. Circulating duties to include patient education, alleviating fears, monitoring patient's condition, treating patient under physician direction, and assisting scrub person and physician. Properly documents case events. Scrubs and functions as first assistant to physician performing invasive procedure. Properly operates and calibrates interventional imaging equipment, single and biplane units. Responsible for operating specialty equipment. Maintains currency of annual competencies. Maintains emergency equipment including oxygen, airways, ambu bags, suction equipment, temporary pacemaker and cardiac defibrillator. Scrubs and acts as first assistant to physician performing invasive procedure. Exhibits knowledge of sterile technique and of supplies and equipment used. Practices the principles of sterile technique during invasive procedures. Practices departmental guidelines in room turnover, including proper cleaning of equipment and work surfaces, and waste removal.
   
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered as ARRT with CI credential with one year experience OR RCIS with one year experience OR RCIS obtained within 18 months of employment as a condition of continued employment. Graduate of accredited school of radiologic technology OR Graduate of accredited school of cardiovascular technology. Education requirement may be waived for a technologist who obtained the RCIS credential prior July 2013, based on Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) bylaws changes. Able to wear lead aprons and stand for 80% of work time. BLS certification required.
   
   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
   
   ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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   **Division** _Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_
   
   **Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30308_
   
   **Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_
   
   **Department** _EHM Cardiac Cath Lab_
   
   **Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_
   
   
   **Job Category** _Clinical & Nursing Support_
   
   **Schedule** _7a-5:30p_
   
   **Standard Hours** _40 Hours_
   
   Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right pathology laboratory aide for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pathology laboratory aide job on Zippia to find and recruit pathology laboratory aide candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit pathology laboratory aides, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pathology laboratory aide

   Once you've found the pathology laboratory aide candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new pathology laboratory aide. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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