• Histotechnician, UPMC

    UPMC (Williamsport, PA)


    UPMC Williamsport Laboratory is hiring a full-time Histotechnician to join our clinical team. This role offers a consistent 40-hour work week with rotating early morning shifts (5:00 AM–1:30 PM or 5:30 AM–2:00 PM), plus a monthly on-call rotation which includes weekends.

     

    We’re proud to offer a $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced Histotechnicians (1+ years) and $12,000 for those with less than 1 year of experience. In this essential position, you’ll process and prepare tissue samples using advanced histological techniques to support accurate diagnosis and patient care.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Histology Workflow Expertise:Demonstrate full proficiency in CoPath software for managing histology workflows.

    + Sample Preparation & Processing:Accurately process surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping. Follow specialized protocols for minute biopsies and tissue orientation.

    + Quality Assurance:Perform quality control checks at each stage of tissue processing and staining to ensure optimal slide integrity—free of folds, chatter, artifacts, or floaters.

    + Slide Preparation:Use barcode labeling to maintain precise patient identification throughout the microtomy process.

    + Instrument Maintenance:Maintain lab instruments according to daily protocols and quality control standards.

    + Advanced Staining:Progress toward independent work in advanced staining areas, contributing to diagnostic excellence.

    + Supportive Tasks:Assist with ancillary duties such as filing, cleaning, and stocking supplies to maintain a smooth lab operation.

    + Academic Mission:Support the department’s academic initiatives and contribute to a culture of learning and innovation.

    Education & Training:

    + High school diploma or equivalent required.

    + Completion of educational requirements to sit for the Histotechnician (HT) exam, including one of the following:

    + 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, including a minimum of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry.

    Experience:

    + One year of clinical laboratory experience post-training is preferred but not required.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Histology Technician (HT) Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required within 18 months of hire.

    + _Note:_ Employees active in a Histotechnician role on or before January 1, 2004, are grandfathered and exempt from certification unless transferring to a new position that requires it.

    + New York State License required for positions located in New York.

    + Act 34 Clearance required.

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran