• Histology Assistant

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    UPMC is seeking a Histologist Assistant 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:** Daylight hours (5 a.m. to 1:30 p.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.

    Responsibilities:

    + Act as a courteous liaison at the main desk between pathologists, clinicians, residents, and others, being attentive to their requests concerning histology services.

    + Assume compliance with the hospital philosophy and mission of excellence to patients, physicians, visitors, and other employees throughout all daily activities.

    + Perform inventory of supplies and reagents and order as necessary.

    + Answer telephone, notify appropriate personnel immediately, direct person or calls, and take messages when appropriate.

    + Transport and maintain the workflow of the slides throughout the histology process.

    + Organize; label all slides, making sure the slides are sent to the proper staff (Triage).

    + Perform Quality Assurance of labels and slides for patient ID Integrity.

    + File the blocks at the end of the day and maintain slide filing system.

    + Perform daily maintenance of the Histology instruments and equipment as appropriate.

    + Monitor the tube system and dispense work to the appropriate technicians.

    + Perform Reagent preparation.

    + High school graduate.

    + Two years in medical field preferred.

    + Experience with medical terminology and copath preferred.

    + Ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions.

    + Ability to prioritize and structure work to assure efficient turn-around time of workflow.

    + Must have strong written and verbal skills.

    + Ability to efficiently multitask while addressing details such as close surgical numbers correctly.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran