Tissue Coordinator for Molecular Pathology

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Full-Time Tissue Coordinator in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. You will evaluate, procure, process, track, and distribute tissue biopsy samples for molecular pathology and genomic testing under supervision.

You will collaborate with oncologists and pathologists to select archival tissue, coordinate with in-network and outside hospitals, and communicate delays that may impact patient treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological/clinical or life sciences or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years of tissue banking or coordinating genomic testing in hospital or reference labs.
• Strong customer service skills preferred; LIS/Penn Chart experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physician practices to identify new patients and arrange acquisition of reports/blocks/slides from health system hospitals and outside organizations.
• Assist in day-to-day coordination of tissue and report retrieval activities, electronic order entry, procurement, shipping, storage, and submission of material for review and testing.
• Retrieve and submit the appropriate human tissue for clinical diagnosis, molecular pathology, and/or clinical trial.
• Process samples in a timely fashion following SOPs and protocol requirements.
• Work with UPHS pathologists to expedite case review for tumor selection and ensure reports are verified.
• Communicate with UPHS network and reference sites for follow up and test orders.
• Submit material to labs on-time and track testing progress using electronic/manual tools.
• Monitor pending requests and communicate delays to stakeholders.
• Implement steps to minimize pre-analytical delays.
• Meet deadlines and exemplify collegiality and collaboration.
• Ensure understanding of Penn Medicine mission, vision, and values in daily work.

Skills

Tissue coordination

Hospital coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in biological/clinical/life sciences

2 years tissue banking or coordinating genomic testing

60 sem hrs including chemistry/biology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)/Penn Chart

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Full-Time Tissue Coordinator in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. You will evaluate, procure, process, track, and distribute tissue biopsy samples for molecular pathology and genomic testing under supervision.

You will collaborate with oncologists and pathologists to select archival tissue, coordinate with in-network and outside hospitals, and communicate delays that may impact patient treatment.