Histotechnician - UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Histotechnician to join their clinical laboratory team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing and preparing various tissue samples using advanced techniques. Your expertise in histology and quality control will ensure accurate and efficient specimen handling. Join a dynamic team that supports academic missions and adheres to high standards of patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical laboratory processes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CoPath and histology procedures is essential.
• Ability to perform QC checks during tissue processing.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens.
• Ensure proper embedding and cutting of tissues per protocols.

Skills

Histology workflow knowledge

Quality control checks

Advanced staining techniques

Tissue processing

Education

Associate's degree in Histotechnology

Certification as Histotechnician

Tools

CoPath software

Microtomy instruments

Job description

Purpose of the Histotechnician:
Process and prepare various types of tissue samples using a variety of techniques in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
• Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures and work practices.
• Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area.
• Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
• Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining
• Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping. Embed and cut specialized tissue based on location including minute biopsy protocols.
• Supports academic mission of department.
• 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.
• Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.