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Histotechnician

Joulé

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Autopsy, Bar Code Labels and Equipment, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Embedded Systems, Healthcare, Histology, Hospital, Laboratory, Quality Control, Quality Management, T-1 / DS1
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
5 days ago
Title: Histotechnician
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 Histotechnician 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
  • Understands CoPath related to Histology workflow.
  • Progresses towards working independently in an advanced staining area. Performs QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining
  • Processes and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping.
  • Embeds and cuts specialized tissue based on location including minute biopsy protocols.
  • 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.
  • Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
  • Maintains instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.
  • Performs additional tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
Requirements
  • 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 with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.
  • 1 year of clinical histology laboratory experience post-training with certification OR 3 years of experience working as Histology Lab Technician or equivalent title without certification.
  • ASCP certification is required within 18 months of hire.
Additional Requirements for Sr. Histotechnician:
  • 2 years of clinical histology laboratory experience post-training with Histotechnician- HT (ASCP) certification is required or 3 years of experience without certification.
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About the Company

J

Joulé

With extensive scientific, clinical, and healthcare industry experience, Joulé recruiters excel at placing talent across core specialty areas:

  • Scientific staffing for hard-to-find skills

Working across every scientific discipline, Joulé places biologists, chemists, scientists, technicians and other specialists.

  • Clinical lifecycle recruiting

From research to regulations, safety to statistics, Joulé helps clients manage every stage of the clinical development lifecycle.

  • Equipment calibration, maintenance and validation

Laboratory and facility support comes with a total quality commitment backed by ISO 9001:2008 certification.

  • National healthcare recruitment

Trust Joulé’s extensive experience in physician, advanced practice provider and executive direct placement search.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
https://www.jouleinc.com/

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