Histotechnologist I,II,III- HUP- $10K Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to its tripartite mission of providing the highest level of patient care, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a full‑time 2nd or 3rd shift Histotechnologist (I, II, or III). This position includes a $10,000 sign‑on bonus.

Job Summary

The Histotechnologist works in a clinical laboratory setting and is responsible for performing procedures according to established and approved protocols, exercising independent judgment and interpretation. The Histotechnologist III performs routine histotechnology, special stains, instrument maintenance, and quality‑control standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures to create microscopic slide preparations, including routine tissue processing, decalcification, tissue embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining, frozen‑section techniques, and special specimen preparation (EM, IF, IH, etc.).
• Evaluate, prepare, and maintain procedures to ensure timely and consistent laboratory output; investigate, develop, and evaluate new procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation; evaluate and recommend new instrumentation.
• Maintain records and documentation required for daily workflow, quality‑improvement monitoring, and policy development.
• Assist the supervisor with record management, report preparation, and procedural modifications.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to function as a team leader in a constantly changing environment.
• Assume management duties such as orientation, training, and evaluation of new employees.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all phases of laboratory work and findings.
• Ensure adequate staffing on all three shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain inventory and supplies; utilize basic computer applications for data entry, record keeping, and reporting.
• Communicate effectively and adapt to changing work environments by organizing and prioritizing time and resources.
• Assess and develop work tasks and systems to optimize laboratory performance.

Credentials

• Certification by a minimum‑standards exam such as the Board of Certification HTL – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent, or eligibility to take such an exam (required).
• Candidates holding current HTL ASCP certification will be hired as Histotechnologist II or III.

Education and Experience

• Associate of Arts or Science in Histotechnology or other biological/chemical science (or U.S. equivalent, substantiated by foreign credential evaluation) – required.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science – preferred.
• 5 years of experience or HTL ASCP certification – required for Histotechnologist II level.
• 7 years of experience – required for Histotechnologist III level.
• Qualified to perform high‑complexity testing per the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act – preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
• Prepaid tuition assistance program, one of the finest in the region.
• Employee health and wellness programs.
• Sign‑on bonus of $10,000.