Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

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Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow. Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures and work practices.

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Medical TechnologistHealthcare Clinical

Responsibilities

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→Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
→Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures and work practices.
→Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area.
→Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
→Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining
→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.
→Supports academic mission of department.
→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.
→Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
→Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.

American Society Clinical Pathology Histology Technician (HT) certification from ASCP is required within 18 months of hire.
Employees active in a Histotechnician position, on or before the effective date 1/1/2004, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding certification and will not need to obtain it unless they move into a different position that would require certification.
American Society Clinical Pathology Histotechnologist- HTL (ASCP) certification required within 12 months of hire.
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About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $50,586 a year; 37% below the $79,820 median for Medical Technologist jobs on Jobera (314 salaries).
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