Gross Room Technician (654564)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technician to support specimen management and examination. The position involves working under a supervising pathologist, focusing on gross examination of surgical specimens while ensuring accurate data records. Candidates must possess an associate degree in laboratory science and have a minimum of one year experience in a relevant setting.

Benefits

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a Surgical Pathology or Histopathology grossing room.
• At least 3 months documented laboratory training required.

Responsibilities

• Accessions specimens and performs gross examination of surgical specimens.
• Maintains accurate records and follows up on misplaced specimens.
• Responsible for daily care of grossing room, including equipment maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of pathology medical terminology

Ability to work with hazardous waste

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

High school diploma with related science coursework

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)

Day Shift: 11:00 am- 7:30 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$20.23/hour - Maximum$ 33.40/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.

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