Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,640 - 39,366; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus

Positive work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is looking for a dedicated Histotechnician or Histotechnologist to join their dynamic Histology Lab team. This full-time position offers the chance to contribute to life-changing medicine in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include performing quality control checks, preparing surgical tissue specimens, and maintaining laboratory instruments. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical histology and relevant certifications. A generous sign-on bonus is available for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years.
• One year of clinical histology laboratory experience required.
• ASCP HT certification needed within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Understand CoPath related to Histology workflow.
• Perform QC checks at each phase of processing.
• Accurately prepare slides for microtomy.

Skills

Clinical histology laboratory experience

Understanding of CoPath workflow

Quality control checks

Education

NAACLS accredited HT program

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with biology and chemistry

Job description

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

• Shift: Daylight shifts with variable start times between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.
• 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 for qualifying Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists!

Responsibilities

• Understands CoPath related to Histology workflow.
• Progresses towards working independently in an advanced staining area.
• Performs QC checks at each phase of processing / staining.
• Processes and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping.
• Embeds and cuts 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.
• Maintains instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.
• Performs additional tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.

Histotechnician

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years OR an 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.
• One year of clinical histology laboratory experience post-training with certification OR 3 years of experience working as Histology Lab Technician or equivalent title without certification.

Histotechnologist

• Successful completion of bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry.
• One year of clinical histology laboratory experience post training if not a graduate of accredited training program required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• American Society Clinical Pathology Histology Technician (HT) certification from ASCP is required within 18 months of hire.
• Employees active in a Histotechnician position, on or before the effective date 1/1/2004, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding certification and will not need to obtain it unless they move into a different position that would require certification.
• American Society Clinical Pathology Histotechnologist- HTL (ASCP) certification required within 12 months of hire.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran