Johns Hopkins University
Histotechnologist III (Histotech III)
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The Department of Dermatology is seeking a
Histotechnologist III.
This position requires significant technical expertise and a high level of responsibility in handling delicate specimens. Must demonstrate competency in all job-related tasks, including technical expertise in tissue processing, organization in the storage of slides, and efficiency in ordering and restocking supplies or reagents. Provide support in ongoing expansion and quality improvement processes is a must.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Process tissue in the Mohs Dermatologic Surgery/Dermatopathology units.May involve occasional travel to other Dermatology clinic sites to provide Histotechnician coverage and support for Mohs surgeons.Prepare equipment for use in frozen and fixed specimens (setting up water bath, stainer, cover-slipper, and other instruments).Embed tissue and cut frozen/paraffin blocks.Gross fresh tissue specimens.Prepare slides (staining slides, reviewing stain for adequacy, labeling, and distributing slides).Recut blocks as requested by the Mohs surgeon/Dermpath attending.Clean embedding center and stainer in compliance with credentialing policies.Pull slides/blocks from storage, as requested; change frozen section stains (preparing reagent, preparing special stains).Train and orient new staff in the laboratory.Monitor Divisional staff mandatory health and safety training and ensure their attendance at training sessions and ensure continuing staff compliance.Ensure all lab staff understand the yearly National Patient Safety Goals, especially the Laboratory Services National Patient Safety Goals.Participate in quality assurance activities.Maintain documentation for QA and report QA problems to supervising physician.Participate in facility-wide continuous quality improvement activities, safety and disaster activities, and other QA activities.Attend continuing education and mandatory training sessions.Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree from an accredited Histotechnology program and ASCPHT certification.Three years of related experience.
Classified Title: Histotechnologist IIIRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CGStarting Salary Range: $25.75 - $45.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: M - F; 8:30am - 5:00pmExempt Status: Non-ExemptLocation: School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: Dermatology SibleyPersonnel area: School of Medicine
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Histotechnologist III.
This position requires significant technical expertise and a high level of responsibility in handling delicate specimens. Must demonstrate competency in all job-related tasks, including technical expertise in tissue processing, organization in the storage of slides, and efficiency in ordering and restocking supplies or reagents. Provide support in ongoing expansion and quality improvement processes is a must.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Process tissue in the Mohs Dermatologic Surgery/Dermatopathology units.May involve occasional travel to other Dermatology clinic sites to provide Histotechnician coverage and support for Mohs surgeons.Prepare equipment for use in frozen and fixed specimens (setting up water bath, stainer, cover-slipper, and other instruments).Embed tissue and cut frozen/paraffin blocks.Gross fresh tissue specimens.Prepare slides (staining slides, reviewing stain for adequacy, labeling, and distributing slides).Recut blocks as requested by the Mohs surgeon/Dermpath attending.Clean embedding center and stainer in compliance with credentialing policies.Pull slides/blocks from storage, as requested; change frozen section stains (preparing reagent, preparing special stains).Train and orient new staff in the laboratory.Monitor Divisional staff mandatory health and safety training and ensure their attendance at training sessions and ensure continuing staff compliance.Ensure all lab staff understand the yearly National Patient Safety Goals, especially the Laboratory Services National Patient Safety Goals.Participate in quality assurance activities.Maintain documentation for QA and report QA problems to supervising physician.Participate in facility-wide continuous quality improvement activities, safety and disaster activities, and other QA activities.Attend continuing education and mandatory training sessions.Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree from an accredited Histotechnology program and ASCPHT certification.Three years of related experience.
Classified Title: Histotechnologist IIIRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CGStarting Salary Range: $25.75 - $45.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: M - F; 8:30am - 5:00pmExempt Status: Non-ExemptLocation: School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: Dermatology SibleyPersonnel area: School of Medicine
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