Histology Lab Technician Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Wexford, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Wexford, PA

Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Dermatology is hiring a full-time Histology Lab Technician to join their team in Wexford, PA. This position will work Monday-Friday during daylight hours primarily assisting with cutting and processing tissue for Mohs Surgeon. This position will also require travel to St. Margaret Hospital in Aspinwall, PA. 

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Purpose:
Under supervision, assist in the routine processing and preparation of tissue samples and various solutions and stains in a clinical laboratory.

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  • Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures and work practices.
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  • Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
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  • Perform other duties and assignments as assigned by lab leadership.
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  • Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
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  • Supports academic mission of department.
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  • Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.
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  • Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
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High school diploma. 1 year of clinical laboratory experience or 1 year of experience through training in a laboratory either on the job or through a vocational school.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Histology Technician (HT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is preferred.
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  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday,

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