Histology & Cytology Tech — Precision Tissue Prep

Penn Medicine; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Doylestown Health is seeking a Histology Lab Technician to prepare tissue and cells for microscopic examination. The role involves embedding, sectioning, staining, and assisting pathologists with frozen sections in a busy histology lab.

You will perform routine and special stains, prepare reagents, maintain equipment, and ensure safety and compliance in a clinical setting. An associates degree in MLT is required, with a bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred; HT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissues and cells for microscope pathology and perform histologic and cytologic procedures.
• Orient, embed, and section tissues accurately for diagnosis.
• Perform routine, special, frozen, and immunohistochemical staining and prepare reagents.
• Accessions specimens, assist pathologists with frozen sections, and manage slide distribution.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment and ensure safety and waste disposal compliance.

Skills

Histology

Cytology

Laboratory procedures

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Penn Medicine Doylestown Health is seeking a Histology Lab Technician to prepare tissue and cells for microscopic examination. The role involves embedding, sectioning, staining, and assisting pathologists with frozen sections in a busy histology lab.

You will perform routine and special stains, prepare reagents, maintain equipment, and ensure safety and compliance in a clinical setting. An associates degree in MLT is required, with a bachelor's degree preferred.