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