Histotechnologist

Johns Hopkins University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Histotechnologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves significant technical expertise in tissue processing and the organization of slides, ensuring efficiency in laboratory operations. You will play a vital role in supporting quality improvement processes and training new staff, all while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. If you are passionate about histology and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment that prioritizes excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of lab experience in histology or 3 years with an Associate Degree.
• Competency in tissue processing and equipment preparation.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue in Mohs Dermatologic Surgery units and prepare slides.
• Train new staff and monitor health and safety training compliance.

Skills

Tissue Processing

Organization Skills

Quality Improvement

Health and Safety Training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s Degree in Histology

Associate Degree in Histotechnology

Tools

Stainer

Cover Slipper

Water Bath

Job description

We are seeking a Histotechnologist. The position requires significant technical expertise and a high level of responsibility in handling delicate specimens. Must demonstrate competency in all job-related tasks, including technical expertise in tissue processing, an organization in the storage of slides, and efficiency in ordering and restocking supplies or reagents. Providing support in ongoing expansion and quality improvement processes is a must.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process tissue in the Mohs Dermatologic Surgery/Dermatopathology units.
• May involve occasional travel to other Dermatology clinic sites to provide histotechnician coverage and support for Mohs surgeons.
• Prepare equipment for use in frozen and fixed specimens (setting up the water bath, Stainer, Cover slipper, and other instruments).
• Embed tissue and cut frozen/paraffin blocks.
• Gross fresh tissue specimens.
• Prepare slides (staining slides, reviewing stain for adequacy, labeling and distributing slides).
• Recut blocks as requested by the Mohs surgeon/ Dermpath attending.
• Clean embedding center and Stainer in compliance with credentialing policies.
• Pull slides/blocks from storage, as requested; change frozen section stains (preparing reagent, preparing special stains).
• Train and orientate new staff in the laboratory.
• Monitor Divisional staff mandatory health and safety training and ensure their attendance at training sessions and ensure continuing staff compliance.
• Ensure all lab staff understands the yearly National Patient Safety Goals, especially the Laboratory Services National Patient Safety Goals.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Maintain documentation for QA and report QA problems to supervise physicians.
• Participate in facility-wide continuous quality improvement activities, safety and disaster activities, and other QA activities.
• Attend continuing education and mandatory training sessions.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Histology, or a related field.
• 1 year of laboratory experience in histology.
• Associate Degree from an accredited Histotechnology certification program may be acceptable with 3 years of histology laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Mohs surgical unit.
• HT (ASCP) certification.
• Experience with laboratory tools and equipment.