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Histology-Autopsy Technician
Allegheny County Pennsylvania —Allegheny County, PA
- $24.95 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Histotechnician/Histotechnologist
UPMC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $24.36 - $37.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Hospital
- Mid-level

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Histology-Autopsy Technician

Allegheny County Pennsylvania -
Allegheny County, PA

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Job Details

$24.95 an hour

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary: $24.9477 per hour

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements:

An associate’s degree in a Biological Science, Histology, Chemistry, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Original college transcript(s) required at the time of application. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License throughout employment.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status and medical examinations as required for the position.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of Morgue management and the Forensic Supervisors, the Histology-Autopsy Technician is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Autopsy Suite and Histology Laboratory, including independently preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist and assisting the pathologist in postmortem examinations and documentation.

Overview:

Duties:

Performs eviscerations under the supervision of the Forensic Pathologist.
Maintains the chain of custody in the collection, maintenance, and transfer of specimens and evidence.
Prepares remains before and after postmortem examinations.
Completes radiology of decedents (dental and full body).
Maintains, programs, and operates histology equipment.
Prepares staining solutions, utilizes staining techniques, and conducts bone decalcifications.
Grosses, processes, and embeds tissue.
Maintains detailed computer and hand-written records.
Captures digital photography and x-rays, creates labels, and downloads images.
Ensures organization and cleanliness of autopsy suite, histology lab, and all instruments and equipment.
Stocks and supplies the autopsy and histology lab.
Transports specimens to and from outside agencies.
Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Digital photography.
Medical terminology.
Histology and staining processes are preferred.
Common medical procedures a plus.

Skill in:

Microsoft Office products.

Ability to:

Work effectively and efficiently under adverse conditions including, but not limited to, highly stressful environments, distasteful sights, odors, or circumstances, and hazards inherent to postmortem examinations.
Read and interpret decedent medical records.
Work independently and in conjunction with other Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner (ACOME) personnel and representatives of other agencies.
Work diverse shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Use common office machines and technologies.
Stand for a prolonged period of time and engage in frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
Ability to lift, push, and pull one hundred (100) pounds.

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D

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