**Purpose of the Histotechnician:** Process and prepare various types of tissue samples using a variety of techniques in a clinical laboratory. **Responsibilities:** + Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow. + Comply with all UPMC and departmental policies, procedures and work practices. + Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area. + Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies. + Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining + Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping. Embed and cut specialized tissue based on location including minute biopsy protocols. + Supports academic mission of department. + 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. + Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols. + High school diploma. + Completion of the educational requirements needed to take the Histotechnician (HT) exam; 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 laboratory experience post-training is preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Am Society Clinical Pathology Histology Technician (HT) certification from ASCP is required within 18 months of hire. + American Society for Clinical Pathology + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**