Histotechnologist II, As Needed, Days

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing surgical specimens, embedding tissue samples, preparing quality slides, and performing routine H&E and Special Staining. The role also involves accessing specimens into the Laboratory Information System, performing frozen sections, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Additionally, the Histotechnologist II will complete microscopic quality control reviews, perform ancillary tasks, monitor pending work, resolve specimen issues, and troubleshoot equipment. This role also includes assisting in training new team members and students, preparing cases for send-out testing, and performing additional assigned tasks.

Requirements

Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years OR an Associate’s Degree with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate's degree.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
Has basic knowledge of theory and concept of immunohistochemistry.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a histotechnician or histology lab assistant is preferred.
HT/HTL (ASCP) certificate or eligible for certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes surgical specimens by loading, unloading and programming the tissue processors.
Embeds tissue samples according to department specific protocols with proper orientation.
Prepares quality slides following departmental microtomy protocols.
Performs routine H&E and Special Staining, performed both automated and manually.
Accurately accessions specimens into Laboratory Information System.
Performs frozen sections as needed.
Uses and maintains laboratory equipment, not limited to, but including: tissue processors, stainers, coverslippers, microtomes, computers and printers.
Completes microscopic quality control review of slides.
Performs ancillary tasks such as filing, cleaning and maintaining inventory of supplies.
Monitors pending work, resolves specimen issues and trouble shoots laboratory equipment.
Maintains equipment and temperature quality control logs.
Assists in training new team members and students as needed.
Prepares cases for send out to reference labs for specialized testing.
Performs additional tasks as assigned.