Histotechnologist - Part Time - Day Shift

Highmark Health; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an experienced histotechnologist to independently perform routine and special histological procedures on patient tissue specimens. You will embed, section, stain, and label slides for pathologist review, operate histology instrumentation, and ensure quality control across all processes.

The role includes mentoring students and new staff, supporting specimen collection when needed, and contributing to a compliant, efficient Laboratory Services team in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ASCP eligible program or HLT certification.
• ASCP certification within one year of hire.
• Preferred clinical histology experience.

Responsibilities

• Embed, section, label, and process tissue sections for slides.
• Perform routine and special staining procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, check and maintain instrumentation; troubleshoot QC issues.
• Serve as consultant to histotechnicians and health care providers.
• Maintain clean work area and adequate supplies for lab operations.
• May assist with collection of pathology specimens.
• May mentor students and new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology procedures

Staining procedures

Quality control

Staff mentoring

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program or HLT certification

Tools

Histology instruments

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : $7,500 sign on bonus available

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Independently works to perform routine and special histological procedures on patient tissue 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.
• Performs routine and special staining procedures. (45%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes and troubleshoots problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (25%)
• Serves as a consultant to histotechnicians and other health care providers as needed. (5%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (15%)
• May assist with collection of anatomic pathology specimens. (5%)
• May mentor students and new employees in laboratory testing following WPAHS policies and procedures. (5%)
• Does other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program or equivalent HLT (ASCP) certification or eligible and obtained within one (1) year of hire or transfer Preferred Clinical histology experience

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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