Tissue Coordination Specialist - Genomic Pathology

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania seeks a Tissue Coordinator. The coordinator evaluates, procures, processes, tracks and distributes human tissue biopsy samples and fine needle aspirations for molecular pathology and genomic testing under the direction of a supervisor.

They collaborate with oncologists and pathologists to select archival tissue, coordinate with in-network and outside hospitals, and communicate delays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological, clinical or life sciences or equivalent experience.
• 2 years tissue banking or genomic testing coordination experience.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physician practices to identify new patients and obtain reports/blocks/slides.
• Assist day-to-day coordination of tissue/report retrieval, entry, procurement, shipping, and submission.
• Retrieve and submit tissue for clinical diagnosis, molecular testing or clinical trials.
• Process samples following SOPs and established workflows.
• Collaborate with pathologists to expedite case review and ensure reports are available to ordering providers.
• Communicate delays to UPHS network and reference sites; minimize pre-analytical delays.

Education

BA/BS in biological or life sciences

60 semester hours science coursework

2 years tissue banking/genomic testing experience

Tools

Penn Chart LIS

Job description

Penn Medicine's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania seeks a Tissue Coordinator. The coordinator evaluates, procures, processes, tracks and distributes human tissue biopsy samples and fine needle aspirations for molecular pathology and genomic testing under the direction of a supervisor.

They collaborate with oncologists and pathologists to select archival tissue, coordinate with in-network and outside hospitals, and communicate delays