Histotechnologist I — Evening Shift Pathology Prep

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a skilled histology professional to prepare and preserve surgical tissue specimens and cytopathology samples for pathologists. The role includes processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and preparing frozen sections as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of lab experience, familiarity with laboratory information systems, and a commitment to quality control and patient safety in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and preserve surgical tissue and cytopathology specimens.
• Perform routine H&E and special stains for microscopic diagnosis.
• Maintain quality control and safety standards in the lab.
• Accession specimens and manage lab information system entries.
• Deliver accurate and timely results to pathologists and care teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Histology equipment

Microscopy

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a skilled histology professional to prepare and preserve surgical tissue specimens and cytopathology samples for pathologists. The role includes processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and preparing frozen sections as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of lab experience, familiarity with laboratory information systems, and a commitment to quality control and patient safety in a high-volume environment.