Histology Technician

Histology Technician

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. Are you living your life's work?

Job Summary: Prepare tissue and cells for microscope pathology. Perform Histologic and Cytologic procedures as stated in the Histology and Cytology Procedure Manuals.

Accountabilities:

• Properly orients, embeds and sections tissues of 5 microns without artifact or contamination.
• Performs all histologic and cytologic routine, special, frozen, and immunohistochemical staining. Manually prepares all stock and working solutions needed to perform above stains (Stain list available in Histology).
• Accurately and legibly accessions specimens with the use of the computer. Assists pathologist with frozen sections. Follows slides through the H&E stainer and appropriately distributes slides to the pathologists.
• Operates and maintains all histology equipment and disposes of pathological waste. Troubleshoots outliers to help keep the department running efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by compliance with Organizational/Departmental polices and procedures

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) required
• Bachelors Degree preferred

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:

• ASCP certification preferred
• HT certification preferred

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. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.