Histotechnologist II

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, conducting innovative research, and educating future healthcare professionals.

We are seeking a highly skilled Histotechnologist II to join our team in the Derm Pathology department. This is a full-time position working on the 3rd shift.

• Perform a variety of technical procedures to create microscopic slide preparations, including specimen collection, gross tissue description, routine tissue processing, decalcification, tissue embedding, microtomy techniques, routine and special staining, frozen section techniques, and special specimen preparation.
• Evaluate, prepare, and maintain procedures to ensure timely and consistent work output in the laboratory.
• Operate and maintain instrumentation, evaluate and recommend new instrumentation selection, and maintain records and documentation required to manage the daily workflow.
• Recognize and recommend areas for Quality Improvement, monitor, and assist the supervisor in managing these records, preparing reports, and modifying procedures as necessary.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to successfully perform as a team leader in a constantly changing environment and may assume a management role that includes orientation, training, and evaluation of new employees.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all phases of laboratory work and findings, and responsible for maintaining adequate staffing on all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Histology Technologist certification by a minimum standards exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP) equivalent or 5 years of experience in the Histology/Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Histotechnology or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement).

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.

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.