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!

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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.

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Position Details:

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  • Shift: Evening shifts 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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  • Location: Clinical Lab Building in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, near UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
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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.

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  • Applicants will be placed in the appropriate role (Histotechnician or Histotechnologist) and salary level based on experience and education.
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  • The Histotechnologist role starts at $24.32 per hour .
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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!

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UPMC is currently offering a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists!

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Responsibilities:

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  • Understands CoPath related to Histology workflow.

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  • Progresses towards working independently in an advanced staining area.

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  • Performs QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining

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  • Processes and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping.

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  • Embeds and cuts specialized tissue based on location including minute biopsy protocols.

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  • 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.

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  • Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.

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  • Maintains instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.

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  • Performs additional tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
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Histotechnician:

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  • High school diploma. 
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  • Completion of the educational requirements needed to take the Histotechnician (HT) exam:\n
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    • Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years OR;
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    • 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. 
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  • 1 year of clinical laboratory experience post-training is preferred.
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Histotechnologist:

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  • Completion of the educational requirements needed in order to take the Histotechnologist (HTL) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP):\n
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    • 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;
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    • 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. 
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  • 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. 
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  • 1 year of full-time experience in a histology laboratory preferred.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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  • Am Society Clinical PathologyHistology Technician (HT) certification from ASCP is required within 1 year of hire.
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  • American Society for Clinical Pathology
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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