About this role
Department: Histology Lab
Location: ST Health Passavant
Shifts: Monday to Friday 1st Shift (no weekends or holidays required!)
Senior Histotechnician starting rate: $22.33/hr
Histotechnologist starting rate: $22.17/hr
Senior Histotechnologist starting rate: $24.65/hr
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
- Process and prepare various types of tissue samples using a variety of techniques in a clinical laboratory.
- Comply with all ST Health 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.
Histotechnician Requirements:
· High school diploma
· Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician (HT) program within the last 5 years
· OR an Associate’s degree or at least 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college/university, including a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry
· 1 year of clinical laboratory experience post-training preferred
· Licensure:
· HT (ASCP) required within 18 months of hire
· Act 34 with renewal
Histotechnologist Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry
· Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program within the last 5 years
· OR 1 year of full-time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 10 years
· Lab must be located in the U.S., Canada, or a CAP/The Joint Commission (JCAHO)/AABB-accredited facility
· Experience must be under the supervision of a board-certified pathologist (Anatomic Pathology) or a board-certified medical scientist
· 1 year of full-time experience in a histology laboratory preferred
· Licensure:
· HTL (ASCP) required within 1 year of hire
· Act 34 with renewal
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay range
$21.27–$34.08 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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# Histotechnician/Histotechnologist
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Passavant
- Pay: $21.27–$34.08 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-07T11:07:19.533Z
## Description
**Join Our Community!**
ST Health is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at ST Health with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!
…Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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