Histotechnician - UPMC Hanover

UPMC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Histotechnicians to join their team in a dynamic clinical laboratory environment. This role involves processing and preparing various tissue samples, ensuring quality control, and maintaining high standards in histology workflow. With opportunities for both experienced professionals and new graduates, this position offers a generous sign-on bonus and the chance to contribute to the academic mission of the department. If you are passionate about histotechnology and looking to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with tissue processing and preparation in a clinical lab.
• Familiarity with QC checks and maintaining instruments.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens.
• Perform QC checks and ensure proper embedding and cutting of tissues.

Skills

Histology techniques

Quality control (QC)

CoPath knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Histotechnology

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microtome

Staining equipment

Job description

UPMC offers up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced Histotechnicians and a $12,000 sign-on bonus for new graduates!

Purpose of the Histotechnician:

To process and prepare various tissue samples using techniques in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
2. Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures, and work practices.
3. Progress toward working independently in an advanced staining area.
4. Perform ancillary tasks such as filing, cleaning, and stocking supplies.
5. Perform QC checks during processing and staining.
6. Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining, and coverslipping, including specialized tissue protocols.
7. Support the academic mission of the department.
8. Ensure tissues are embedded and cut according to protocols with proper orientation, complete sections, and no artifacts.
9. Prepare slides accurately for microtomy, maintaining correct patient identification with barcode labels.
10. Maintain instruments following quality control and daily maintenance protocols.