**Join Our Team at UPMC as a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist!** UPMC is seeking a dedicated **Histotechnician** or **Histotechnologist** to join our dynamic Histology Lab team. This full-time position is perfect for someone passionate about contributing to life-changing medicine in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. **Position Details:** + **Shift:** Evening shifts 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. + **Location:** Clinical Lab Building in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, near UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. In our Histology Lab, you will work alongside a supportive, collaborative team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a positive work environment. We are committed to fostering growth, engagement, and recognizing contributions, providing you with the tools to advance in your career. + Applicants will be placed in the appropriate role (Histotechnician or Histotechnologist) and salary level based on experience and education. + The Histotechnologist role starts at **$24.32 per hour** . If you're ready to be part of a team that thrives on excellence and collaboration, apply today to join UPMC and help shape the future of medicine! **UPMC is currently offering a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists!** **Responsibilities:** + Understands CoPath related to Histology workflow. + Progresses towards working independently in an advanced staining area. + Performs QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining + Processes and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping. + Embeds and cuts 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. + Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process. + Maintains instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols. + Performs additional tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies. **Histotechnician:** + High school diploma. + Completion of the educational requirements needed to take the Histotechnician (HT) exam: + Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years OR; + Associate's degree 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. + 1 year of clinical laboratory experience post-training is preferred. **Histotechnologist:** + Completion of the educational requirements needed in order to take the Histotechnologist (HTL) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP): + B.S. Degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program within the last 5 years OR; + B.S. Degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry AND one-year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S., Canada or a CAP/The Joint Commission (JCAHO)/AABB accredited laboratory within the last 10 years. + Experience must be under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology) or an appropriately board-certified medical scientist. + 1 year of full-time experience in a histology laboratory preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Am 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. **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**