Histotechnologist ii (pathology)

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.

Specific Duties & 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Classified Title: Histotechnologist II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Histotechnologist II (Pathology)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CF
Starting Salary Range: $23.30 - $41.50 HRLY ($30,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Part-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday- 24hrs
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Pat Histology Lab
Personnel area: School of Medicine