UPMC Jameson is excited to be hiring a Full-time Histotechnologist/ Histotechnician/Senior Histotechnician/Histology Trainee to help support the histology lab! This role with be scheduled Monday through Friday varying day shifts. This role will have no on-call, no weekend or holiday responsibility. 

Histotechnician salaries start at $21.27/hr! Senior Histotechnician salaries start at $22.33/hour! Histotechnologist salaries start at $22.17/hr! Histology Trainee salary is $18.35/hour!

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. 

Histotechnologist
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 cover slipping. 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.

 Histotechnician

 Responsibilities:         

Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned. Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process. Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures and work practices. Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow. Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area. 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. Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols. Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies. 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. Supports academic mission of department.

Senior Histotechnician

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 cover slipping. 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. 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. Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies