Histotechnologist

Description

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?

Summary:

• The Histotechnologist prepares specimens for microscopic examination through histotechnology procedures and coordinates specimens for reference laboratory testing. Additional support tasks include organization and distribution of pathology materials, data entry into applications, log documentation, and instrument maintenance to support quality patient care and testing. Activities are performed in compliance with established department policies and procedures and regulatory bodies.

Credentials:

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (Required)

• HT (ASCP) or eligible with minimum education experience; HTL (ASCP) or eligible.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Associate of Arts or Science (Required)

• At minimum, an Associate's Degree with at least 60 hours of academic credit; 12 of these credits must be Chemistry or Biology courses.

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.

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