Histotechnician - Dermatology Practice

Histotechnician - Dermatology Practice

UPMC - 3.4

Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $24.15 - $34.08 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Qualifications Histological laboratory techniques HT Certification ASCP Certification Laboratory equipment maintenance Sample preparation Filing Mid-level Laboratory quality control Cleaning Chemistry Stocking Instrument maintenance Associate's degree Teaching Under 1 year Full Job Description Love hands‑on lab work and seeing the direct impact of your skills? Join our Dermatology Practice as a Histotechnician where precision, focus, and speed truly matter! Join us as a Histotechnician in a full-time Monday through Friday role with a consistent 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule, 8-hour shifts, and no weekends, holidays, or on-call. You will work hands-on with a wide range of specimens, using your attention to detail, dexterity, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Occasional travel to our Brooktree office in Wexford may be needed to support team coverage. Apply today and be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that values your expertise! Fast Facts about UPMC St.

Margaret Dermatology:

Monday through Friday schedule (8-hour shifts) No weekends, holidays, on-call, or evening shifts Providing innovative, highly sought-after Mohs Micrographic Surgery for skin cancers A state-of-the-art academic teaching facility with expert physicians and surgeons The office has been recently renovated and is expanding to increase its surgical services Easy commute from major highways, located off hospital grounds Free onsite parking

Sign-On Bonus:

We're excited to offer a sign-on bonus to qualified candidates: $12,000 for candidates with 0-1 year of experience $15,000 for candidates with 1+ years of experience Bonus amounts are subject to a 2-year work commitment. The Histotechnician is a valued step in UPMC's Laboratory Career Ladder. Final placement will be based on education and experience.

Responsibilities:

Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining Ensure 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 to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process. Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area. Maintain instruments in accordance with quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols. Supports the academic mission of the department. Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, and stocking supplies. Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to the Histology workflow. Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures, and work practices. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years OR an Associate's degree and 1 year clinical Histology experience 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 and 1 year clinical Histology experience OR 3 years' experience working as a Histology Lab Technician or equivalent without certification.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Histotechnician HT (ASCP) certification preferred UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran