Job detail

Histotechnologist

UPMC

#Quality Control #Clinical Laboratory #New York License #ASCP #Tissue Processing #Histology Lab #Surgical Pathology #Staining #Microtomy

Quick overview

Process and prepare specialized surgical and autopsy tissue samples for embedding, cutting, and staining. Monitor work quality, maintain laboratory instruments, and resolve problems impacting test results.

Requirements summary

Requires a bachelor's degree with specific biology and chemistry credits and HTL (ASCP) certification within 12 months of hire. A New York state license for clinical laboratory technologists or histotechnologists is required.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateQuality ControlPatient IdentificationTissue ProcessingStainingEmbeddingMicrotomyCover SlippingCoPathSurgical Tissue PreparationAutopsy Tissue Preparation

Job description

UPMC Chautauqua is hiring a dedicated Histotechnologist to join our dynamic Histology Lab team.
This position is full-time, dayshift hours.
No weekends or holidays.
Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
We’re excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Histo Techs who join our team: · $15,000 for those with 0–1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment · $20,000 for those with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment Plus, earn an additional $10,000 upon completion of your third year of employment.
Sign-on bonuses are also available for part-time positions and will be prorated based on commitment.

Purpose

Process and prepare specialized tissue samples per competency guidelines for this level in a clinical laboratory. In addition, monitor level and quality of work performed by others. Evaluate new procedures, techniques and tools. Resolve problems that impact test results.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area. Supports academic mission of department. Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow. Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols. Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies. Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process. Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and cover slipping. 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.

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 for Clinical Pathology American Society Clinical Pathology Histotechnologist- HTL (ASCP) certification required within 12 months of hire. New York License required for NY locations. Clinical Laboratory Technologist OR Histotechnologist NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran