Histotechnologist HT

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution where you can make a significant impact as a Histotechnologist. In this role, you will prepare microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes, perform essential diagnostic tests, and maintain laboratory equipment. You will also provide valuable instruction and support to colleagues, enhancing the overall efficiency of the lab. This state-of-the-art facility offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals eager to contribute to patient care and laboratory excellence.

Benefits

Cross-training opportunities

Career advancement ladders

State-of-the-art equipment

Specialized testing

Qualifications

• 2 year/Associate Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in Cutting, Grossing, and Embedding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform diagnostic tests and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of histologic techniques

Immunohistochemistry techniques

Histology automation

Education

2 year/Associate Degree

Tools

AP LIS system

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Histotechnologist is responsible for:

• Preparing microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes.
• Performing diagnostic tests.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and records.
• Providing instruction and being a resource to others.
• Possessing a working knowledge and theory of histologic techniques, Immunohistochemistry and Special Stain techniques, and histology automation.
• Possessing excellent knowledge of the AP LIS system.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 2 year/Associate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree.

Experience

• Experience Cutting, Grossing, and Embedding Required.
• IHC Experience Preferred.

Certification and Licensure

• Non-traditional routes to established skill level may be accepted after a review of education and experience.
• ASCP-HT (must be obtained within one year of hire).

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

Overview

Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited, offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state-of-the-art equipment. The lab offers cross-training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-functional process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services, and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).