Histology Technician / SEIU - E

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a Histology Technician in Pittsburgh, PA, to perform various histological procedures under supervision, including embedding and processing patient specimens. The role requires HT (ASCP) certification and offers part-time employment in a healthcare setting, facilitating the provision of essential clinical information.

Qualifications

• Must obtain HT (ASCP) certification within one year of hire.
• Preferred one year of clinical histology experience.

Responsibilities

• Embeds and sections tissue, labels, and processes samples for review.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs staining procedures and maintains work area cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

HT (ASCP) Certification

Job description

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Works under supervision to perform routine and special histological procedures on patient specimens

• Embeds, sections, accurately labels and processes tissue sections in accordance with department policies and procedures to produce slides for pathologist's review. (45%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (25%)
• Performs routine and special staining procedures. (15%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
• May assist with collection of anatomic pathology specimens. (5%)
• May mentor student and new employees in laboratory testing following WPAHS policies and procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Works under supervision to perform routine and special histological procedures on patient specimens

Essential Responsibilities

• Embeds, sections, accurately labels and processes tissue sections in accordance with department policies and procedures to produce slides for pathologist's review. (45%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (25%)
• Performs routine and special staining procedures. (15%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
• May assist with collection of anatomic pathology specimens. (5%)
• May mentor student and new employees in laboratory testing following WPAHS policies and procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• HT (ASCP) (American Society of Clinical Pathologists-Histology Technician), or HT (ASCP) eligible and must be obtained within one (1) year of hire or transfer.
  
  

Preferred

• One year of clinical histology experience.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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