Histotechnologist II Registered (Full-time, Days)

About the role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day.

Functions as the Group Lead in the Histology Laboratory. Monitors and coordinates day-to-day workflow for efficiency and continuous throughput. Serves as the primary contact regarding inquiries from Pathologists and Histology staff. Ensures timely and accurate distribution of daily pathology slides. Troubleshoots instrument failures; contacts service if necessary. Ensures all daily QC is performed and documented according to SOPs. Performs complex and routine procedures within the Histopathology Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and coordinates the daily workload and adjusts staffing assignments as needed.
• Scans, tracks, and distributes slides to the Pathologists; serves as primary point of contact for Pathologist’s inquiries.
• Performs complex procedures within the Histopathology Laboratory, including routine histotechnology, immunohistochemistry, special stains, and cytology preparation.
• Troubleshoots and corrects instrument failures; contacts service vendor for timely solutions.
• Responsible for training and competency assessments of technical staff; provides feedback and recommendations to Supervisor.
• Acts as the Laboratory Safety Officer in the absence of the Pathology Supervisor.

Qualifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (Required)
• Histology Technologist (Required)
• Associate’s Degree required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• At least five (5) years' working as a Histotechnologist

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Pay

Salary Range: $29.48 - $47.01/Hourly. As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Schedule

Full-time, Days - 7:00am-3:30pm Mon - Fri