Histotechnologist-Anatomic Pathology

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a detail-oriented Histotechnologist to perform routine and advanced histology procedures that support accurate diagnostic results at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC.

The role requires processing tissue specimens, microtomy, staining, and quality control while maintaining safety standards and timely turnaround. On-site, Monday–Friday schedule with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's or Bachelor's in Medical Technology or life sciences.
• Experience with tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Proficiency with LIS and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue embedding, microtomy, routine H&E staining, and special stains.
• Prepare surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy specimens.
• Cut paraffin blocks at 5-6 microns and ensure quality.
• Maintain quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment and LIS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology / life sciences

90 semester hours completed

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Tissue processors

Microtomes

Embedding stations

Staining instruments

Job description

Histotechnologist (HT) / Histology Technician

Histotechnologist (HT) / Histology Technician

Alternate Titles:

Histotechnician, Histology Technologist, Histology Laboratory Technician, HT (ASCP)

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a detail-oriented Histotechnologist to perform routine and advanced histology procedures that support accurate pathological diagnosis and patient care. This role is responsible for processing tissue specimens, performing microtomy and staining procedures, maintaining laboratory quality standards, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality slides for diagnostic evaluation.

The Histotechnologist will support pathology and laboratory operations within Johns Hopkins Health System. This position works closely with pathologists, laboratory leadership, cytotechnologists, medical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate specimen preparation and timely diagnostic results.

Success In This Role Includes

• Producing high-quality tissue sections and slides within established productivity standards.
• Maintaining compliance with laboratory quality control and safety requirements.
• Supporting efficient turnaround times for surgical, cytology, and autopsy specimens.

Location:

Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Work Model:

On-site laboratory position

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 2:00 pm

Work Authorization:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits May Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Options
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Perform tissue embedding, microtomy, routine H&E staining, special staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures.
• Prepare, process, and evaluate surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy specimens.
• Cut paraffin tissue blocks at 5-6 microns using a microtome while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Embed surgical and cytology specimens into paraffin blocks with an expected productivity of approximately 30 blocks per hour.
• Perform quality control checks on reagents, chemicals, staining processes, tissue preparations, and laboratory equipment.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain histology equipment, including tissue processors, microtomes, embedding stations, and staining instruments.
• Utilize laboratory information systems (LIS) and computer applications for specimen tracking, data entry, billing, and documentation.
• Prepare tissue processors for overnight processing and monitor equipment performance.
• Handle infectious specimens and hazardous chemicals while adhering to Universal Precautions and laboratory safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements.

Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, or a related life science field

OR

• Completion of at least 90 semester hours of college coursework meeting federal clinical laboratory personnel qualification standards.
• Knowledge of histology laboratory procedures including tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy.
• Ability to work safely with biological specimens and laboratory chemicals.
• Proficiency with laboratory computer systems and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Required

Certifications / Licenses:

• None required if minimum educational qualifications are met.

Preferred

• HT (ASCP) Certification
• Employees hired before 2016 may be considered under applicable grandfathering provisions with an Associate's degree in a science-related field and a minimum of five years of relevant histology experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• HT (ASCP) certification.
• One or more years of histology laboratory experience.
• Experience performing immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining.
• Experience working in a hospital, academic medical center, or pathology laboratory.
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS).
• Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, and laboratory quality assurance standards.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of histology instrumentation.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Aff