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UPMC Histology Assistant, Casual in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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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