Per Diem Histotechnologist - Craft Precise Pathology Slides

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Per Diem Histotechnologist in a clinical laboratory setting within the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. The role involves performing routine histotechnology, special stains, and instrument maintenance, with potential for leadership responsibilities and staff training as needed.

Responsibilities include tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, quality control, and record-keeping while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring timely workflow across

Qualifications

• HT Certification by a minimum standards exam such as the Board of Certification HT(ASCP) equivalent or eligible to take such an exam (Preferred)
• Associate of Arts or Science in Histotechnology or other biological or chemical science or qualified to perform high-complexity testing per CLIA (Required)
• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Histotechnology or other biological or chemical science or US equivalent (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations.
• Evaluates, prepares and maintains procedures to ensure timely and consistent work output.
• Maintains instrumentation and quality control standards.

Skills

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Communication

Education

AS/AS Histotechnology

BA/BS Histotechnology (Preferred)

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Per Diem Histotechnologist in a clinical laboratory setting within the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. The role involves performing routine histotechnology, special stains, and instrument maintenance, with potential for leadership responsibilities and staff training as needed.

Responsibilities include tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, quality control, and record-keeping while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring timely workflow across