Histotechnician Opportunity At UPMC Williamsport Laboratory
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 AM1:30 PM or 5:30 AM2:00 PM), plus a 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Histology Workflow Expertise: Demonstrate full proficiency in CoPath software for managing histology workflows.
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.
Quality Assurance: Perform quality control checks at each stage of tissue processing and staining to ensure optimal slide integrityfree of folds, chatter, artifacts, or floaters.
Slide Preparation: Use barcode labeling to maintain precise patient identification throughout the microtomy process.
Instrument Maintenance: Maintain lab instruments according to daily protocols and quality control standards.
Advanced Staining: Progress toward independent work in advanced staining areas, contributing to diagnostic excellence.
Supportive Tasks: Assist with ancillary duties such as filing, cleaning, and stocking supplies to maintain a smooth lab operation.
Academic Mission: Support the department's academic initiatives and contribute to a culture of learning and innovation.
Education & Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of educational requirements to sit for the Histotechnician (HT) exam, including one of the following:
- 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, including a minimum of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Histology Technician (HT) Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required within 18 months of hire. 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.
New York State License required for positions located in New York.
Act 34 Clearance required.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran