On-Site Histotechnician - Part-Time Pathology Lab

Faculty Physicians Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. is seeking a Histotechnician for pathology research on-site in Baltimore, MD. This PRN, part-time position processes tissues, embeds slides, and performs staining under supervision to support microscopic analysis.

The role requires CAHEA-accredited histotechnology training or equivalent experience, ASCP eligibility, and careful adherence to safety and labeling protocols. The incumbent will maintain instruments and assist the pathology team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAHEA-accredited histotechnology program.
• Associate’s degree with 1 year histopathology experience within the last 3 years under the supervision of a pathologist or 3 years histology laboratory experience.
• ASCP certification or eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines.
• Checks specimens for acceptability, proper patient identification and required paperwork.
• Records receipt of specimens in the log and assigns IDs according to protocol.
• Performs tissue grossing of dermatopathology specimens and labels cassettes.
• Maintains aseptic technique and cleans workstation after grossing.
• Prepares, embeds, and sections tissues for slides with processors and embedding center.
• Performs routine and special stains per procedures.
• Ensures timely completion and maintains workflow with pathologist.

Education

CAHEA-accredited histotechnology program

Associate’s degree + histopathology experience OR 3 years histology lab experience

ASCP certification or eligible

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. is seeking a Histotechnician for pathology research on-site in Baltimore, MD. This PRN, part-time position processes tissues, embeds slides, and performs staining under supervision to support microscopic analysis.

The role requires CAHEA-accredited histotechnology training or equivalent experience, ASCP eligibility, and careful adherence to safety and labeling protocols. The incumbent will maintain instruments and assist the pathology team.