Histotechnician

Health Network Laboratories, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Network Laboratories, LLC in Allentown, PA is seeking a histology technician to prepare surgical specimens and support pathologists. The role involves processing tissue samples, embedding, microtomy, and participation in quality control programs.

The candidate should have an associate's degree in lab sciences and experience in histology workflows. This onsite position offers opportunities for training and professional growth within a large network.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Associate's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or equivalent education.
• One year experience in processing/embedding/microtomy in a Histopathology laboratory.
• Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical and autopsy specimen materials for clinical diagnosis.
• Assists pathologist in histological examinations of submitted specimens.
• Maintains knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Identifies, prepares, and processes tissue specimens per SOPs.
• Covers areas beyond processing, embedding, and microtomy as needed.
• Prioritizes workload and responds to STAT requests.
• Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Provides orientation and training of new employees.

Skills

LIS (LIMS)

Word processing

Spreadsheets

E-mail

Education

Associate's degree in lab science

1 year histology processing/embedding/microtomy

2 years clinical data handling

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Work Schedule: 7:00 am-3:30 pm Monday thru Thursday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares surgical and autopsy specimen materials for clinical diagnosis.
• Assists pathologist in making various examinations on submitted specimens including all phases of varied and complex histological procedures involving relatively advanced histological work.
• Maintains knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology to appropriately perform job duties.
• Identifies, prepares, and processes tissue specimens according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Processes tissues utilizing automated techniques according to departmental SOPs to include tissue processors, microtomy, stainers, and digital slide scanners.
• Covers specialty areas beyond processing, embedding, and microtomy, such as muscle biopsy send out and limited IHC responsibilities as needed.
• Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to workload and/or STAT requests.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operations manual and records troubleshooting activities; Includes routine maintenance and cleaning of instruments as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Conducts established quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employees/students.
• Participates in Service Recovery and continuing education programs, as applicable.
• Functions appropriately for on-call demands, if required.
• Performs necessary barcoding functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: Associate's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science; or equivalent education from an accredited institution and/or one year experience in processing/embedding/microtomy in a Histopathology laboratory; or two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.
• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Word processing, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Laboratory Information Systems.
• Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed.

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address: 794 Roble Rd

Primary Location: HNL- Roble

Position Type: Onsite

Department: 1046-00191 Histology

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and rewarding opportunities.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential.

We're looking for individuals who align with our Core Values and enjoy working as a team to create satisfying outcomes for our patients, customers and clients.

At HNL Lab Medicine, our patients are more than just test tubes. We understand the impact each test we analyze has on our patients' lives, and we never take that responsibility lightly.

Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, we provide testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial accounts. With more than 50 patient service centers throughout Pennsylvania, we provide accessible, patient-focused laboratory services in the communities we serve.

Our team of more than 2,000 professionals includes 109 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors, along with more than 400 certified laboratory scientists and phlebotomists. Together, they bring deep expertise, operational excellence, accountability, and compassionate care to every test we perform.