Histotechnologist/Histotechnician - UPMC Harrisburg

Experienced Histotech candidates are eligible to receive up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus upon hire! New grads are eligible to receive $15,000! Histotech candidates are also eligible to receive a $10,000 bonus upon completion of a third year of service. *candidates may be hired at either the Histotechnologist or Histotechnician level depending on experience/education requirements met.

Purpose: Process and prepare specialized tissue samples per competency guidelines for this level in a clinical laboratory. In addition, monitor level and quality of work performed by others. Evaluate new procedures, techniques and tools.

Resolve problems that impact test results.

Demonstrates progression of skils 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 and 1 year clinical Histology experience 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 and 1 year clinical Histology experience OR 3 years' experience working as a Histology Lab Technician or equivalent without certification.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: American Society Clinical Pathology Histotechnologist- HTL (ASCP) certification required within 12 months of hire. New York License required for NY locations. UPMC Central PA employees active in a histotechnician, on or before the effective date 1/1/2020, are grandfathered regarding certification and will not need to obtain it unless they move into a different position that would require certification.

American Society for Clinical Pathology Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran