Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 3 months ago
Histotechnologist I
Philadelphia Campus- Main Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$29.50/hr - $37.61/hrChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is dedicated to advancing pediatric care and is seeking a Histotechnologist I. The role involves performing various histological procedures and tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, providing customer service, and participating in continuing education.
Child CareHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Accurately performs routine to moderately complex histologic tests or procedures as assigned and reports results through appropriate channels. Completes, evaluates and records all appropriate quality controls and quality assurance markers. Activates troubleshooting procedures when necessary. Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned
Performs preventative/safety maintenance on equipment and maintains a safe, clean and efficient work environment. Takes initiative in problem solving equipment failures to the extent capable. Communicates unresolved issues to supervisor or designee. Complies with personal protective equipment (PPE) and other laboratory and hospital safety standards 100% of the time. Notifies supervisor of unsafe events. Responsibly controls and maintains inventory. Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned
Provides professional, courteous and calm customer service to both internal and external customers. Identifies appropriate resources and sources for re-directed inquiries. Identifies appropriate resources and sources for re-directed inquiries. Acts as a reference source for laboratory procedures within their skill inventory as necessary
Regularly reviews operational procedure manuals. Maintains individual annual technical competency assessments. Actively identifies and pursues learning needs. Actively participates in departmental and continuing education meetings. Successfully completes 12 units of approved continuing education activities during evaluation cycle
Performs all functions of a Histotechnologist to include embedding, cutting staining, special staining, and variety of solution preparation, able to perform frozen sections and prep and stain cytology samples. Also able to run all machinery in histology to include troubleshooting and maintenance. Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED - Required
Exhibits the ability to work with computer programs and computer controlled equipment
Exhibits the ability to handle and interpret data, multitask, and maintains confidential material
Exhibits good laboratory technique and safety practices
Exhibits good communication, technical and organizational skills
Preferred
Associate's Degree in biological sciences, allied health sciences or related field or recent graduate from Histotechnology Program
Histotechnician (HT) - ASCP
Histotechnologist (HTL) - ASCP
Company
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine.
Founded in 1855
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.35MKey Investors
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNational Cancer InstituteBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-10Grant· $1.7M
2025-09-29Grant· $1M
2025-06-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Ron Keren
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Adam Resnick
Director of the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (D3b)
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