Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

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: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.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 $26.30 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!

We're excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Histo Techs who join our team:

$15,000 for those with 0-1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment

$20,000 for those with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment

Plus, earn an additional $10,000 upon completion of your third year of employment.

Sign-on bonuses are also available for part-time positions and will be prorated based on commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and cover slipping.
• Embed and cut specialized tissue based on location including minute biopsy protocols.
• Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining.
• 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.
• Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
• Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area.
• Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.
• Supports academic mission of department.
• Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, and stocking supplies.

• Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.

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.

• 1 year of clinical histology laboratory experience post-training with certification OR 3 years 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 Histotechnologist- HTL (ASCP) certification required within 12 months of hire.
• American Society Clinical Pathology Histology Technician (HT) certification from ASCP is required within 18 months of hire.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran