IHC Histology Technologist – Day Shift, Growth & Tuition

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition assistance

Diverse and collaborative working env

Comprehensive and affordable benefit

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine's Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Histology Technician to perform routine histology and IHC, embed and section tissue, and prepare slides for pathologists.

Responsibilities include QC, data entry, safe handling of infectious specimens, overnight processor prep, and ensuring accurate staining and documentation. ASCP HT/HTL and QIHC required.

Qualifications

• HT/HTL (ASCP) and QIHC (ASCP) REQUIRED
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 1 year of pertinent full-time laboratory experience or training

Responsibilities

• Performs histology procedures including embedding, microtomy, routine & special stains, IHC stains, coverslipping, labeling
• Performs quality control checks on chemicals, tissue, cell preparations, and equipment
• Uses PC to perform clerical and data processing duties for each surgical, cytology, or autopsy specimen received
• Handles infectious tissue and HIV-positive specimens with Universal Precautions
• Prepares tissue processors for overnight processing
• Embeds surgical and cytology specimens into paraffin blocks at 30 blocks per hour
• Recognizes acceptable vs unacceptable staining results and escalates as needed
• Follows laboratory standards for each immuno/special stain procedure

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Quality control

Data entry

Safety procedures

Education

HT/HTL (ASCP) and QIHC (ASCP) REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

3 years academic study or equivalent for med tech

Proficiency in medical laboratory standards

Tools

PC/LIS

Staining instruments

Microscopy equipment

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine's Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Histology Technician to perform routine histology and IHC, embed and section tissue, and prepare slides for pathologists.

Responsibilities include QC, data entry, safe handling of infectious specimens, overnight processor prep, and ensuring accurate staining and documentation. ASCP HT/HTL and QIHC required.