Histotechnologist II Registered (Part-time, Days)

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center committed to patient care, research, and education. The Histology Laboratory Group Lead will oversee day-to-day workflow, coordinate staffing, and ensure timely distribution of pathology slides.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least five years as a Histotechnologist, with strong leadership and lab-system experience. 20 hours weekly, Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, on-site in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree is required.
• HT/HTL (ASCP) or equivalent certification is expected.
• At least five years as a Histotechnologist.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Experience with laboratory computer systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate daily workload; adjust staffing as needed.
• Scan, track, and distribute slides; serve as primary contact for pathologists.
• Perform complex histology procedures and immunohistochemistry.
• Troubleshoot instrument failures and coordinate service as needed.
• Train and assess competency of technical staff; report to Supervisor.
• Act as Laboratory Safety Officer in the absence of the Pathology Supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

5 years Histotechnologist

Tools

Laboratory information systems

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?

Schedule: PT / 20 hours per week / Mon - Fri 11 am - 3pm

POSITION 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Assesses and coordinates the daily workload and adjusts staffing assignments as needed.


• 2. Scans, tracks, and distributes slides to the Pathologists; serves as primary point of contact for Pathologist’s inquiries.


• 3. Performs complex procedures within the Histopathology Laboratory, including routine histotechnology, immunohistochemistry, special stains, and cytology preparation.


• 4. Troubleshoots and corrects instrument failures; contacts service vendor for timely solutions.


• 5. Responsible for training and competency assessments of technical staff; provides feedback and recommendations to Supervisor.


• 6. Acts as the Laboratory Safety Officer in the absence of the Pathology Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associate’s Degree required


• Bachelor’s Degree preferred


• At least five (5) years' working as a Histotechnologist

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

• HT/HTL (ASCP) or equivalent required SPECIALIZED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS


• Working knowledge of all aspects of Histtechnology i.e., embedding, paraffin and frozen section microtomy, routine and special staining, cytology specimen preparation and staining, and immunohistochemistry.


• Able to provide support on the bench when necessary.


• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills


• Experience with laboratory computer systems Demonstrated leadership ability

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

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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.