Sr. Histotechnician/Histotechnician

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Are you ready to take the next step in your histology career? UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Histotechnician or Senior Histotechnician to join our dynamic team in the afternoon shift, 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday on-call responsibilities. As part of our nationally recognized hospital, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover a career pathway designed to grow with you. From day one, we invest in your development and support your advancement through every stage of your professional journey. 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! A generous sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates—just one of the many ways we show our appreciation for your expertise and dedication. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Histotechnician role starts at $22.52/hr.

Requirements

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 of experience working as Histology Lab Technician or equivalent title without certification
Sr. Histotechnician: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years OR an Associates degree OR 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.
2 years of clinical histology laboratory experience post-training with Histotechnician- HT (ASCP) certification is required or 3 years of experience as a Histology Lab Technician or equivalent title without certification.
Am Society Clinical Pathology HT (ASCP) required (Sr. level).
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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 advance staining bench (i.e. IHC, special stains, etc.)
Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order 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, stocking supplies.