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: Evening shifts 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.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 $24.32 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:
- Understands CoPath related to Histology workflow.
- Progresses towards working independently in an advanced staining area.
- Performs QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining
- Processes and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping.
- Embeds and cuts 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.
- Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
- Maintains instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.
- Performs additional tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
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
Histotechnologist:
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- 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 Histology Technician (HT) certification from ASCP is required within 18 months of hire.
- Employees active in a Histotechnician position, on or before the effective date 1/1/2004, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding certification and will not need to obtain it unless they move into a different position that would require certification.
- American Society Clinical Pathology Histotechnologist- HTL (ASCP) certification required within 12 months of hire.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
