Histotechnologist- Pathology- Per Diem (Temple Hospital)

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Histotechnologist to perform all technical and clerical histology duties in the pathology lab.

You will fix, embed, cut and stain tissue for light microscopy, ensure accurate patient identification, and support SOP adherence. Requires 2 years of histotechnologist experience and an Associate's degree in Medical Lab Technology; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and ASCP certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Medical Lab Technology or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years experience as a Histotechnologist required.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all technical and clerical functions in the histology section according to SOPs.
• Fixes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue for light microscopy.
• Ensures accurate patient identification.

Skills

Histology

Microscopy

Patient identification

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Lab Technology

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Cryostat

Autoclave

Job description

3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

255616

Weekly Hours

.01

Shift

Rotating

Performs all technical and clerical functions in the histology section according to established operating procedures. Accurately fixes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue for light microscopy. Ensures accurate patient identification.

Education

• Associate's Degree Medical Lab Technology, Science or related field Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience

• 2 years experience as a Histotechnologist Required

Licenses

• Amer Soc Clinical Pathology Preferred