Histotechnologist II Registered (Full-time, Days)

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. 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? Schedule: Full-time, Days - 7:00am-3:30pm Mon - Fri Summary 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. Credentials American Society for Clinical Pathology (Required) Histology Technologist (Required) Associate's Degree required Bachelor's Degree preferred Education or Equivalent Experience At least five (5) years' working as a Histotechnologist 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. Salary Range $29.48 - $47.01/Hourly 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System