Histotechnician, UPMC Williamsport - UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center : Job Details

UPMC Williamsport Laboratory is hiring a full-time Histotechnician to join our clinical team. This role offers a consistent 40-hour work week with rotating early morning shifts (5:00 AM–1:30 PM or 5:30 AM–2:00 PM), plusa monthly on-call rotation which includes weekends.

We're proud to offer a $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced Histotechnicians (1+ years) and $12,000 for those with less than 1 year of experience. In this essential position, you'll process and prepare tissue samples using advanced histological techniques to support accurate diagnosis and patient care.

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  Histology Workflow Expertise:Demonstrate full proficiency in CoPath software for managing histology workflows.

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  Sample Preparation & Processing:Accurately process surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping. Follow specialized protocols for minute biopsies and tissue orientation.

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  Quality Assurance:Perform quality control checks at each stage of tissue processing and staining to ensure optimal slide integrity—free of folds, chatter, artifacts, or floaters.

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  Slide Preparation:Use barcode labeling to maintain precise patient identification throughout the microtomy process.

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  Instrument Maintenance:Maintain lab instruments according to daily protocols and quality control standards.

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  Advanced Staining:Progress toward independent work in advanced staining areas, contributing to diagnostic excellence.

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  Supportive Tasks:Assist with ancillary duties such as filing, cleaning, and stocking supplies to maintain a smooth lab operation.

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  Academic Mission:Support the department's academic initiatives and contribute to a culture of learning and innovation.

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Education & Training:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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• Completion of educational requirements to sit for the Histotechnician (HT) exam, including one of the following:\n
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  • Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited HT program within the last 5 years, OR
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  • An Associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, including a minimum of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry.
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Experience:

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• One year of clinical laboratory experience post-training is preferred but not required.
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• Histology Technician (HT) Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required within 18 months of hire.\n
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  • Note: Employees active in a Histotechnician role on or before January 1, 2004, are grandfathered and exempt from certification unless transferring to a new position that requires it.
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• New York State License required for positions located in New York.
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• Act 34 Clearance required.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran