Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of the Histotechnician:
Process and prepare various types of tissue samples using a variety of techniques in a clinical laboratory.

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• Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
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• Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures and work practices.
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• Demonstrates progression of skils towards working independently in an advanced staining area.
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• Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
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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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• Supports academic mission of department.
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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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• Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
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• Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.
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• High school diploma.
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• 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 an 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.
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• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience post-training is 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. New York License required for NY locations.

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• American Society for Clinical Pathology
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• Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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