Histotechnologist II (Pathology)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

2d•$23 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.