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 full-time position is perfect for someone passionate about contributing to life-changing medicine in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Position Details:
- Shift: Evening shift 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.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 of up to $15,000 for Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists!
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
- Demonstrates progression of skils 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.
- 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.
Qualifications:
Histotechnician:
- High school diploma.
- Completion of the educational requirements needed to take the Histotechnician (HT) exam:
- Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years OR;
- 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.
- 1 year of clinical laboratory experience post-training is preferred.
Histotechnologist:
- Completion of the educational requirements needed in order to take the Histotechnologist (HTL) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP):
- B.S. Degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program within the last 5 years OR;
- B.S. Degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S., Canada or a CAP/The Joint Commission (JCAHO)/AABB accredited laboratory within the last 10 years.
- Experience must be under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology) or an appropriately board certified medical scientist.
- 1 year of full time experience in a histology laboratory preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Am Society Clinical Pathology Histology Technician (HT) certification from ASCP is required within 1 year of hire.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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