Histology Tech I: Tissue Processing & Special Stains

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Histology Technician to prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination, perform embedding, microtomy, staining, and QA tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient daily workflow in a high-volume pathology lab.

Responsibilities include operating tissue processors, preparing staining solutions, and maintaining equipment while ensuring compliance with hospital safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in Histotechnology or NAACLS-credentialed training.
• Experience in histology techniques and quality control procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with immunohistochemistry and special stains is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Embed routine specimens with proper orientation and document QA issues.
• Perform microtomy on biopsy specimens at appropriate thickness.
• Stain slides using H&E, manually and with automation, ensuring accurate staining.
• Load and operate tissue processors; maintain processing times and logs.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and equipment; assist in preventive maintenance.

Connaissances

Histology

Microtomy

Quality control

Data entry

Team collaboration

Formation

Associate degree in Histotechnology

NAACLS accredited Histotechnology training program

Outils

Tissue processors

Paraffin embedding centers

Automated slide printers

Description du poste

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Histology Technician to prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination, perform embedding, microtomy, staining, and QA tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient daily workflow in a high-volume pathology lab.

Responsibilities include operating tissue processors, preparing staining solutions, and maintaining equipment while ensuring compliance with hospital safety and regulatory