Histotech: Tissue Processing & Staining Specialist

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens, embed sections and stain slides for microscopic analysis under the supervision of the technologist in charge. You will handle specimen collection, accessioning, labeling, and ensure proper patient identification, plus maintain equipment and follow safety protocols in a fast-paced pathology lab.

The role requires CAHEA-accredited histotechnology training or equivalent, ASCP eligible

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAHEA-accredited histotechnology program with an associate's degree plus one year of full time histopathology experience or three years of histology lab experience.
• ASCP certification as histologic technician or eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, embed sections and stain slides for microscopic examination.
• Monitor and maintain related equipment and supplies; assist the pathologist as needed.
• Perform specimen collection, accessioning and logging with proper patient identification and paperwork.
• Record receipt of specimens in the log and assign IDs per department protocol.
• Refer problematic specimens to the supervisor for follow-up action.
• Gross tissue processing, embedding, and sectioning for slides using respective instruments.
• Label cassettes to maintain proper specimen identification and ensure workflow.
• Clean workstation after grossing; observe aseptic techniques and health safety protocols.
• Perform routine and special stains according to procedures.

Skills

Specimen collection

Accessioning

Labeling

Stains

Education

Associate's degree in histotechnology

ASCP certification eligible

Tools

Tissue processor

Embedding center

Microtome

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens, embed sections and stain slides for microscopic analysis under the supervision of the technologist in charge. You will handle specimen collection, accessioning, labeling, and ensure proper patient identification, plus maintain equipment and follow safety protocols in a fast-paced pathology lab.

The role requires CAHEA-accredited histotechnology training or equivalent, ASCP eligible