Histopath Tech I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,616 - 73,674; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore is seeking a Histopath Tech to prepare tissue samples for examination by a pathologist. This full-time position offers an evening shift from 6pm to 2:30am, focusing on independent problem-solving under supervision.

Qualifications include an Associates degree in Histotechnology or equivalent and a minimum of one year of relevant laboratory experience. A competitive salary ranging from $26.58 to $53.48 per hour is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associates degree in Histotechnology or equivalent.
• One year of related laboratory experience or healthcare setting is required.
• Meeting criteria to sit for HT (ASCP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Perform duties independently under supervision of a supervisor.
• Operate automated slide and cassette printers and maintain tissue processors.

Skills

Sound judgement

Problem-solving skills

Laboratory experience

Histotechnology knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Histotechnology

60 semester hours of biology and chemistry

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, Surgical Pathology Lab

Evening Shift-6pm-2:30am

Full Time

*****WILL CONSIDER Histopath Tech I, II, or III Levels*****

Position Summary

• The Histopath Tech prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Performs duties independently requiring sound judgement and problem solving skills, under the general supervision of a supervisor, lead or charge technician.
• Performs all duties of Histo Tech I, in addition to, maintaining and programming tissue processors, performing special stains techniques and preparing various staining solutions, decalcifying bone specimens and staining using a modified H&E stain technique, operating automated slide and cassette printers.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Requires a minimum of an Associates degree in Histotechnology

OR

• Associates or Bachelors degree with at least 60 semester hours of academic credit to include a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), with successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology training program or completion of a clinical histology rotation in a NAACLS accredited laboratory granting HR (ASCP) eligibility

OR

• Equivalent military certificate (equivalent of a degree) with histopath or hospital specialty and training in biology, chemistry, and related for which qualifies to sit for certification exam.

Work Experience

• A minimum of one year of related laboratory experience or healthcare setting is required.
• A clinical internship as a part of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program will be counted as one year of clinical experience. Without the completion of a college degree and/or NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program and certification, a minimum 1 year of clinical histology work experience with at least six months JHH laboratory is required.
• Advancement to this position is possible for staff in the Histo Tech Prep Tech who complete minimum requirements for eligibility as a HT1, complete education steps, and have achieved annual performance reviews of “met expectations” or higher. Advancement considered only after the submission and completed verification of education and certification documentation. Employee may have no active discipline.

Certification

• Meeting criteria to sit for HT (ASCP) certification is preferred, but not required.

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 26.58/hour - Maximum 53.48/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.

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 drug-free workplace employers.