Histology Technician

Penn Medicine; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Doylestown Health is seeking a part-time Histology Technician to join the Lab team at 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. You will prepare tissue and cells for microscope pathology and perform histologic and cytologic procedures in accordance with manuals.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, and ASCP or HT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) required.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• HT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue and cells for microscope pathology.
• Perform histologic and cytologic routine, special, frozen, and immunohistochemical staining.
• Manually prepares stock and working solutions as needed.
• Accession specimens using the computer and assist pathologist with frozen sections.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment and dispose of pathological waste.
• Promote patient safety by complying with policies and procedures and assist in training lab staff.

Skills

Histology

Cytology

Laboratory safety

Computer data entry

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Histology instruments

Job description

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?

Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health

Department: Lab

Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901

Hours: Regular Part Time

Job Summary:

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

Accountabilities :

• 1. Properly orients, embeds and sections tissues of 5 microns without artifact or contamination.
• 2. 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).
• 3. 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.
• 4. Operates and maintains all histology equipment and disposes of pathological waste. Troubleshoots outliers to help keep the department running efficiently.
  • a. Performs routine maintenance on all instruments as stated in the Procedure Maintenance Manuals.
  • b. Able to operate and troubleshoot any instrument used in the preparation and handling of tissue samples.
  • c. Knows where to locate and use any backup equipment and who to contact to repair an instrument that is down.
  • d. Collects formalin and pathologic waste for disposal.
  • e. Collects reagents for disposal in bulk waste.
  • f. Wears proper PPE when handling chemical and pathologic waste.
  • g. Ensures Histology and Cytology are stocked. Notifies appropriate individuals when inventory is low.
  • h. Able to retrieve blocks/slides for review or send-outs.
  • i. Files pathology and cytology slides in correct numerical order.
• 5. Promotes patient safety by compliance with Organizational/Departmental polices and procedures
  • a. Maintains confidentiality of customers and associates at all times.
  • b. Timely completion of yearly competencies, mandatory job requirements (RAHE, Fire/Safety CE, BLS, background clearance, fingerprinting, etc.) and continuing education.
  • c. Keeps abreast of changes and exhibits a supportive professional attitude.
  • d. Keeps abreast of and complies with contents in Laboratory Manual, DH Associate Manual, Infection Control Manual, Chemical/Safety Manual, Computer and each Departmental policy and procedure manuals.
  • e. Communicate, consult and share pertinent information with coworkers and supervisors according to established channels and lines of authority.
  • f. Associate is able to admit errors and accepts responsibility for actions.
  • g. Associate assists in training/orientation of lab associates and students.
  • h. Associate participates in proficiency testing.
  • i. Associate has knowledge of Performance Improvement initiatives
  • j. Associate complies with dress code of department.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

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.

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