Histology Assistant Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

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.
  • Monitor the fax machine.
  • Perform daily maintenance of the Histology instruments and equipment as appropriate.
  • Comply with all pathology/histology departmental and UPMC policies and procedures.
  • Monitor the tube system and dispense work to the appropriate technicians.
  • Perform Reagent preparation.

  • High School Diploma. 
  • 6 months experience in clinical lab preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Act 34


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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