Histotechnologist

UPMC Chautauqua is hiring a dedicatedHistotechnologistto join our dynamic Histology Lab team.

This position is full-time, dayshift hours. No weekends or holidays.

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

We’re excited to offer sign-on bonuses for qualified Histo Techs who join our team:

• $15,000 for those with 0–1 year of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment
• $20,000 for those with 1+ years of experience with a 2-year full-time commitment
• Plus, earn an additional $10,000 upon completion of your third year of employment .

Sign-on bonuses are also available for part-time positions and will be prorated based on commitment.

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.

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.