[Histonet] Lead Histotech Position in Philadelphia, PA

[Borges, Lydia]

Hi Histonetters,

We are currently looking for a full time Lead Histotech.  Please apply at the St. Christopher's hospital website or send resume to me at address at bottom of this page.

Performs routine and specialized Histology procedures.  Including but not limited to Special Stains, Immunohistochemistry, Cytology, and Immunoflourescence.  Acts under direction of the Supervisor or Director to organize and direct the daily activity of the Histology (Pathology) Laboratory, including work station coverage, quality assurance, quality control, organization of records, instrumentation operation and technical problem solving activities.  Works in coordination with the supervisor to assure delivery of accurate and timely laboratory services that meet the needs of our customers in a cost effective manner.
In the absence of the Section Supervisor the Lead Technologist will assume responsibility for assigned management tasks, the daily operation of the section, technical supervision and scheduling of section employees.

Training & Education:
An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), HTL(ASCP) or HT (ASCP) Certification is required. Meets CLIA - 88 qualifications and requirements for high complexity testing.

Experience:
Five years of clinical laboratory experience as a Histotechnologist in the technical specialty is required.

Supervisory Responsibility:
In the absence of the supervisor functions as the technologist in charge.  Assists in development and competency assessment of staff

Lydia E. Borges
Histology Supervisor
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
160 E. Erie Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Tel.  (215) 427-4872
Fax. (215) 427-4284
lydia.borges <@t> tenethealth.com<mailto:lydia.borges <@t> tenethealth.com>

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