Histology Assistant

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 (7 a.m. to 3:30 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