Histotechnologist - Day Shift (FT)

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? Location: Plainsboro, NJ Shift Hours available: Day Shift/ Mon-Fri 7 am - 3:30pm Benefits You’ll Receive at PMPH/Penn Medicine: Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre-tax dollars 403b Retirement Savings: Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work-life balance today’s world needs Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit-eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Performs complex procedures within the Histopathology Laboratory, including routine histotechnology, immunohistochemistry, special stains and cytology preparation, as well as other duties as assigned. Must be capable of completing assigned tasks in a timely manner using standard operating procedures and techniques established by the department. Responsibilities: Must demonstrate a working knowledge of all aspects of Histotechnology i.e., embedding, microtomy in paraffin and frozen sections, routine and special staining, cytology specimen preparation and staining, and immunohistochemistry. Maintains a complete knowledge and understanding of all standard operating procedures within the department from the processing of specimens through to the delivery of the finished diagnostic slide. Maintains a working knowledge of all instrumentation and monitors the associated QA/QC/PM and troubleshooting as assigned by the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor. Maintains compliance with Laboratory policies and procedures, including quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and standard precautions, and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies at all times. Is capable of communicating effectively with all laboratory colleagues, house-wide staff, physicians, outreach facilities and offices, and reference laboratories with a high level of professionalism. Must maintain an in-depth knowledge and performance of the complexities associated with his/her specific clinical section. Responsible for logging of surgical and cytological specimens, assignment of accession numbers and the processing of specimens through to the delivery of the finished diagnostic slide. Assumes responsibility for the accuracy of completed assignments. May assist the Section Supervisor in the evaluation and implementation of new procedures and instrumentation. Must exercise independent judgment in the section. This includes the ability to accept delegated authority for making decisions. Must maintain a complete knowledge, understanding and technical application of all manuals and procedures within the department. May be required to work unscheduled or varying shifts dependent on workload and staffing at the request of the Section Supervisor or Pathologist. Must attend General Laboratory and Histology section departmental meetings. Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment. Actively participates in projects, activities and educational events which promote performance improvement and institutional goals; completes mandatory educational requirements on time. Monitors inventory of the department and routinely restocks supplies. Alerts leadership of the needs for reordering. Follows established safety and biohazard procedures and universal precautions as established by the institution. Disposes of biohazard wasted following laboratory protocols. Must contribute to positive outcomes and meet the vision and expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior and laboratory expertise. Performs other duties as assigned to support the essential functions of the job and operational needs of the laboratory. Must maintain strict patient confidentiality, follow all laboratory policy regarding privacy and adhere to HIPAA standards. Credentials: American Society for Clinical Pathology (Required) Histology Technologist (Required) Education or Equivalent Experience: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) High School Diploma: - Required 2 Years experience in a Histology laboratory Associate of Arts or Science (Required) AS degree or higher in Health Science or graduation from an accredited Histotechnology program. OR Previously qualified as a Technologist prior to 2/28/92 under 42CFR493.1427 (3/14/90). 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. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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. REQNUMBER: 225504