Histotechnician/Histotechnologist Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at UPMC as a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist!

UPMC is seeking a dedicated  Histotechnician or  Histotechnologist to join our dynamic Histology Lab team. This flex full-time position is perfect for someone passionate about contributing to life-changing medicine in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Position Details:

  • Shift: Daylight shifts with variable start times between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.

  • Location: Clinical Lab Building in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, near UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

In our Histology Lab, you will work alongside a supportive, collaborative team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a positive work environment. We are committed to fostering growth, engagement, and recognizing contributions, providing you with the tools to advance in your career.

  • Applicants will be placed in the appropriate role (Histotechnician or Histotechnologist) and salary level based on experience and education.

  • The Histotechnologist role starts at $24.32 per hour.

If you're ready to be part of a team that thrives on excellence and collaboration, apply today to join UPMC and help shape the future of medicine!

UPMC is currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for qualifying Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists!

Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
  • Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures and work practices.
  • Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area.
  • Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
  • Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining
  • Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping. Embed and cut specialized tissue based on location including minute biopsy protocols.
  • Supports academic mission of department.
  • Ensures all tissues are embedded and cut according to department specific protocols with proper orientation and complete sections including no folds, chatter, artifacts or floaters.
  • Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
  • Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.

Histotechnician:

  • Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years OR an Associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.

  • One year of clinical histology laboratory experience post-training with certification OR 3 years of experience working as Histology Lab Technician or equivalent title without certification

Histotechnologist:

  • Successful completion of bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry.

  • One year of clinical histology laboratory experience post training if not a graduate of accredited training program required.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

     
  • American Society Clinical Pathology Histotechnician (HT) preferred. 
  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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