Histotechnician/Histotechnologist Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

• 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:

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Shift:

• Evening shift 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.

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.

• 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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