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Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

UPMC

#Quality Control #Per Diem #ASCP Certification #Cutting #Histotechnician #Histology Lab #Tissue Specimens #Staining #Microtomy

Quick overview

Responsibilities

include processing and preparing surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining, and coverslipping, while ensuring all tissues meet specific protocol standards regarding orientation and section quality. The role also requires performing QC checks at each processing phase, maintaining instruments, and accurately preparing slides using barcoding for patient identification.

Requirements summary

Candidates must meet specific educational and experience criteria for either the Histotechnician or Histotechnologist role, with certification from ASCP required within 12 to 18 months of hire depending on the specific role. Histotechnician requirements involve a NAACLS accredited program or specific academic credits plus clinical experience or equivalent years of experience, while the Technologist role requires a Bachelor's degree.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateQuality ControlInstrument MaintenanceCuttingPatient IdentificationTissue ProcessingStainingEmbeddingMicrotomyCoPathHistology WorkflowBiopsy Protocols

Job description

Join Our Team at UPMC as a casual Histotechnician or Histotechnologist! UPMC is seeking a dedicated Histotechnician or Histotechnologist to join our dynamic Histology Lab team. This casual (per diem) position is perfect for someone passionate about contributing to life-changing medicine in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Position Details

Shift: Varied daylight shifts, 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 $26.30 per hour.

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.