Histology Assistant at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Detail-Oriented, Curious, Molecular Diagnostics, Histology Services, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Communication, Teamwork, Laboratory Maintenance, Reagent Preparation, Slide Organization, Patient ID Integrity, Compliance, Telephone Management, Workflow Management, Fax Monitoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Casual (Per Diem) Histology Assistant – In Situ Hybridization Laboratory Join our dynamic specialty laboratory in the Department of Anatomic Pathology! We are seeking a motivated Casual (Per Diem) Histology Assistant to support our In Situ Hybridization Laboratory, with a flexible, variable daylight schedule following training. In this role, you’ll contribute to essential diagnostic databasing in our solid tumor FISH lab and help organize key information that guides new probe development and research initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge lab environment while working a flexible schedule. If you’re detail-oriented, curious, and excited about supporting molecular diagnostics, we’d love to meet you! 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

Responsibilities

The Histology Assistant will act as a liaison between pathologists, clinicians, and residents, ensuring their requests regarding histology services are met. They will also perform inventory management, maintain workflow of slides, and ensure compliance with departmental policies.