Histology Assistant, Casual

4 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States UPMC Full time

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a casual (per diem) Histology Assistant to support the In Situ Hybridization Laboratory The schedule will be variable and flexible after training. We are a specialty laboratory in the Department of Anatomic Pathology. This would be a great opportunity for a life science student who is looking to work 8 to 10 hours per week

**Responsibilities:**

+ Act as a courteous liaison at the main desk between pathologists, clinicians, residents, and others, being attentive to their requests concerning histology services.

+ 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 and 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 the 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 graduate.

+ Two years of experience in the medical field preferred.

+ Experience with medical terminology and copath preferred.

+ Ability to exhibit good judgment and tact in dealing with professional and non-professional staff.

+ Ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions.

+ Ability to prioritize and structure work to ensure 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**



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