Sr. Histotechnician/Histotechnician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a Histotechnician or Senior Histotechnician to join their Pathology Laboratory. In this vital role, you will provide technical leadership and support to ensure high-quality histology services for pediatric patients. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, you will work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to the advancement of pediatric care. This position offers a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. If you are passionate about histotechnology and eager to be part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of histotechnology and quality control processes.
• Experience with microtomy and advanced staining techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical processes and provide training to histology team members.
• Process surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for analysis.

Skills

Histotechnology

Quality Control (QC)

Technical Leadership

Microtomy

Education

Certification in Histotechnology

Relevant Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CoPath

Staining Equipment

Job description

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is looking for a Histotechnician or Senior Histotechnician in our Pathology Laboratory! We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team in providing exceptional care for pediatric patients.

Schedule: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday on-call responsibilities.

Why UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh?

• Join a top-ranked institution dedicated to the advancement of pediatric care.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of children, apply today to become part of our exceptional Laboratory team!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Histotechnician role starts at $21.86/hr.

UPMC is currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for Histotechnicians of up to $15,000!

Responsibilities:

• Provide independent technical leadership, consulting with the histology leadership team on unusual or complex cases.
• Serve as a resource to others regarding procedural and technical information. Provide ongoing training, orientation, and instruction to histology team members and students.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
• 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.
• Perform all tasks of an advanced staining bench (i.e., IHC, special stains, etc.).
• Accurately prepare slides for microtomy using the barcode label to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
• Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols. Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and unexpected test results, informing the supervisor of critical failures. Coordinate equipment repair and service as necessary.
• Ensure all tissues are embedded and cut according to department-specific protocols with proper orientation and complete sections including no folds, chatter, artifacts, or floaters.
• Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, and stocking supplies.