Lead Histology Technologist — Diagnostics & Quality Leader

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Clinton, MD seeks a Lead Histologist to coordinate technical information and direct technicians in specialized histology processes aiding diagnosis and treatment. The role monitors quality control, quality assurance, and safety programs.

You will assign duties, oversee schedules, train staff, and ensure adherence to procedures. The position emphasizes problem solving, instrumentation knowledge, and compliance with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Chemical/Physical/Biological/Clinical Laboratory Science or related field is required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies, quality and safety standards.
• Assigns duties and oversees performance and education in Histology; coordinates work schedules.
• Instructs and orients new employees, students and residents.
• Accession surgical specimens and prepare for histology processing.
• Serves as technical resource to resolve histology problems; ensures deviation handling.
• Writes/updates histology procedures and helps improve techniques.
• Evaluates tissue samples and prepares for microscopic evaluation.
• Prepares reagents and paraffin sections; assists with difficult cases.
• Performs quality control for stains and resolves issues.
• Maintains equipment records and coordinates sending out tests.
• Responds to questions and resolves complaints per protocol.
• Participates in performance appraisals and compliance.
• Participates in meetings, committees and outreach.
• Participates in quality and service improvement teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Chemical/Physical/Biological/Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Clinton, MD seeks a Lead Histologist to coordinate technical information and direct technicians in specialized histology processes aiding diagnosis and treatment. The role monitors quality control, quality assurance, and safety programs.

You will assign duties, oversee schedules, train staff, and ensure adherence to procedures. The position emphasizes problem solving, instrumentation knowledge, and compliance with accreditation standards.