Histotechnologist/Histotechnician

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 Histotechnician role starts at $24.36 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

Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area. Supports academic mission of department. Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow. Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols. Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies. Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process. 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. 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.

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.

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. One year of clinical histology laboratory experience post-training with certification OR 3 years of experience working as Histology Lab Technician or equivalent title without certification
• 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. Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran