Histotechnologist

Title : Histotechnologist

Location : Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Type : Direct-Hire / Permanent

Shifts available :

Daylight : Monday-Friday, variable start between 3 : 00 a.m. - 7 : 00 a.m.

Afternoon : Monday-Friday, 1 : 00 p.m. - 9 : 30 p.m.

Night : Monday-Friday, 10 : 00 p.m. - 6 : 30 a.m.

Hourly rate : Competitive hourly rate and shift differential offer to off shifts

Start : ASAP

Overview :

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Histotechnologist to join its technologically driven histology lab, serving multiple local hospitals, who plays a vital role in supporting complex diagnostic and research needs across the system. If you are interested in learning more please apply !

Responsibilities

Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.

Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.

Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area.

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.

Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.

Perform QC checks at each phase of processing / staining

Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.

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.

Requirements

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college / university with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry.

One year of clinical histology laboratory experience, training, or experience if not a graduate of an accredited training program is required.

ASCP Histotechnologist- HTL certification required within 12 months of hire.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.