Histotechnician I: Part-Time Day Shift, Growth & Tuition

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working env.

Affordable and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Histotechnician I–III to assist in the preparation and processing of tissue samples for microscopic examination. The role requires embedding in paraffin, sectioning with microtomes, staining, quality checks, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with pathologists and senior staff in a busy laboratory setting.

Associate degree required; HT (ASCP) certification preferred; 1–2 years histopathology experience preferred; Florida licensure if

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• HT (ASCP) Certification preferred. If Florida practice, licensure as Histotechnician required.
• Less Than 2 Years of Experience in histopathology or a related laboratory setting is required.
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or vice versa.

Responsibilities

• Receives and logs specimens and prepares tissue samples for examination by embedding them in paraffin blocks.
• Uses microtomes to cut thin sections of tissue for microscopic examination and ensures uniform thickness.
• Performs routine staining techniques and follows established protocols for consistency.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment and reports malfunctions or needs repairs.
• Performs quality control checks on prepared slides and adheres to lab standards and protocols.
• Maintains records of specimens and procedures and enters data into laboratory information systems.
• Assists senior technicians and pathologists during special staining procedures.

Education

Associate's Degree in histotechnology, medical laboratory technology, or a related field

Tools

HT (ASCP) Certification (preferred)

Job description

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Histotechnician I–III to assist in the preparation and processing of tissue samples for microscopic examination. The role requires embedding in paraffin, sectioning with microtomes, staining, quality checks, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with pathologists and senior staff in a busy laboratory setting.

Associate degree required; HT (ASCP) certification preferred; 1–2 years histopathology experience preferred; Florida licensure if