Histotechnologist - Baltimore, United States - Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, United States

4 days ago

Description

Job Req ID: 108789

Histotechnologist

The Department of Dermatology is seeking a Casual/ as needed Histotechnologist. 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 storage of slides and efficiency in ordering and restocking supplies or reagents.

Provide support in ongoing expansion and quality improvement process 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 orientate 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 degree from an accredited Histotechnology Certification program.
One year of laboratory experience that includes some histology experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Histology or related field.
Experience working in a Mohs surgical unit.
HT (ASCP) certification.
Experience working as a Histotec.

Classified Title:
Histotechnologist

Role/Level/Range:
ACRO40/E/02/CE

Starting Salary Range:
$22.10-$30.40-$38.70 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:
M - F, hours vary

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:
JH at Timonium

Department name:
SOM Der Cosmetic Center

Personnel area:
School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

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Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position.

If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis.

For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University.

In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law

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Accommodation Information

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination.

This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing.

Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers.

Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note:
Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

More information can be found here:
Accommodation Information

For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO is the Law:
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