Gross Room Technician

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working env.

Affordable benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Surgical Pathology Grossing Technician to support the pathology team in a fast-paced environment. Under supervision, you accession specimens and perform gross examination of non-complicated surgical specimens, ensuring proper labeling and handling.

The role requires workflow coordination, accurate record-keeping, and safe handling of hazardous materials, with opportunities for growth and development within a renowned health system.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or high school diploma with related science coursework including chemistry/biology.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Surgical Pathology or Histopathology grossing area.
• At least 3 months documented laboratory training and familiarity with pathology terminology.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens and perform gross examination of non-complicated surgical specimens.
• Obtain specimens from operating rooms, perform examination, and conduct frozen sectioning if required.
• Package tissues, slides and blocks for transportation and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain grossing room equipment and supplies; monitor storage and disposal of specimens.
• Possibly perform photography, radiography, and microwave fixation as needed.

Skills

Pathology terminology

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

High school diploma + related science courses

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Shift

Full Time (40 hours)

Evening Shift: 1:00pm-9:30 pm

Position Summary

• With supervision of an attending pathologist or Pathology Assistant; accessions specimens, performs gross examination of non-complicated surgical specimens.
• With supervision obtains specimens from the operation rooms, performs appropriate examination, and if required performs frozen sectioning.
• Packages tissues, slides and blocks for transportation.
• Maintains accurate records and follows up on misplaced specimens.
• Responsible for daily care and maintenance of grossing room including cryostats and staining setups, cameras, printers, electronic labelers and stocking of supplies.
• Monitors specimen storage and discard.
• May perform photograph, radiography (faixtron), and microwave fixation.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous waste and chemicals, per regulations

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, preferred OR an earned high school diploma and some completed education or training in related science or medical technology courses from an accredited institution. This education must include coursework in medical laboratory technology coursesOR science courses that includes chemistry, biology, or chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Experience

• A minimum of one year experience in a Surgical Pathology or Histopathology grossing room or equivalent.
• Individual must have at least 3 months documented laboratory training. Must have experience/knowledge of pathology medical terminology.

Authorization to Work in the United States

Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range

Minimum $20.53/hour - Maximum $33.90/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.