Histotechnologist II (Pathology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a part-time Histotechnologist II in the Pathology Department to perform routine and complex histology procedures on clinical and research specimens. The role supports pathologists and investigators with tissue processing, staining, and quality assurance.

You will prepare samples, program tissue processors and slide stainers, maintain records, and assist with billing and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Histotechnology or equivalent required.
• Two years of laboratory histology experience preferred.
• Experience substituting education for experience per university policy may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day technical procedures on clinical and research specimens.
• Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist or investigator.
• Perform grossing/dissection of small specimens using anatomy knowledge.
• Accession and bill projects.
• Program tissue processors and slide stainer.
• Perform routine histology on human and animal specimens and execute staining procedures.
• Maintain quality assurance and report discrepancies for remediation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Keep accurate and detailed records and assist with billing.

Skills

Histology techniques

Quality control

Specimen handling

Education

Associate's Degree in Histotechnology

Tools

Tissue processor

Slide stainer

Automated slide/cassette printer

Job description

The Pathology Department is seeking a part-time Histotechnologist II to perform various routine and complex laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures. Performs technical and high complexity procedures on clinical and research specimens in a histology laboratory.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day technical procedures on clinical and research specimens.
• Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist or investigator.
• Perform grossing/dissection of small specimens using skills and knowledge of animal and human anatomy and morphology.
• Accession and bill projects.
• Programs tissue processors and slide stainer.
• Perform routine histology on human and animal specimens: use special stain techniques; embed specimens; prepare various staining solutions; decalcification and staining of bone specimens, operate automated slide and cassette printer, load tissue processors, and automated slide cover slipper. Handle wet tissue and frozen tissue sectioning.
• Perform quality assurance procedures, evaluate sections as they are being sectioned and assess stain and tissue quality after staining. Report discrepancies and initiate remediation per standard operating procedure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, do routine repairs or notify service personnel when more complex problems occur.
• Perform related general duties, changing solutions on slide stainer and tissue processors.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Provide accurate information on work completed to ensure proper billing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited histotechnology certification program.
• Two years of laboratory experience that includes some histology experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Histotechnologist II

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Histotechnologist II (Pathology)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CF

Starting Salary Range: $23.30 - $41.50 HRLY ($30,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Part-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday- 24hrs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Pat Histology Lab

Personnel area: School of Medicine