Histotechnician – Advanced Histology Lab (Multiple Shifts)

Joulé; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,817 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Joulé is seeking a Histotechnician to join its diagnostic histology lab in Pittsburgh, PA. The role supports complex diagnostic and research needs across the system and offers flexible shifts (Daylight, Afternoon, Night) with competitive hourly pay and shift differentials.

The ideal candidate has an NAACLS-accredited HT program (or related associate degree with biology/chemistry), plus histology experience and ASCP certification within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• NAACLS accredited HT program completed within the last 5 years or an Associate degree with 12 biology and chemistry credits.
• 1 year of clinical histology experience post-training with certification or 3 years without certification.
• ASCP certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Sr. Histotechnician requires 2 years post-training HT (ASCP) certification or 3 years without certification.

Responsibilities

• Understands CoPath related to histology workflow.
• Progress toward independent work in advanced staining area with QC checks.
• Process and prepare surgical/autopsy tissues for embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping.
• Embed/cut specialized tissue including minute biopsies.
• Ensure tissues are properly embedded/cut with correct orientation and no artifacts.
• Accurately prepare slides for microtomy with correct patient identification.
• Maintain instruments per QC specs and daily maintenance.
• Assist with filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.

Education

NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program

Associate degree or 60 semester hours with biology & chemistry

Job description

Joulé is seeking a Histotechnician to join its diagnostic histology lab in Pittsburgh, PA. The role supports complex diagnostic and research needs across the system and offers flexible shifts (Daylight, Afternoon, Night) with competitive hourly pay and shift differentials.

The ideal candidate has an NAACLS-accredited HT program (or related associate degree with biology/chemistry), plus histology experience and ASCP certification within 18 months of hire.