Histopathology Technician I (PT) Job at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Dermatology
Johns Hopkins University, Department of Dermatology Baltimore, MD
$19.35 - $24.86 an hour
To apply please go to:
https://jobs.hopkinsmedicine.org/job/histopathology-technician-i-dermatology-20-hours-per-week-laboratory-pathology-johns-hopkins-hospital-b-515524-bdb2c/
Req# 515524
Work hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm.
Position Summary:
https://jobs.hopkinsmedicine.org/job/histopathology-technician-i-dermatology-20-hours-per-week-laboratory-pathology-johns-hopkins-hospital-b-515524-bdb2c/
Req# 515524
Work hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the lead technician and/or Histology Supervisor, prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
Education:
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health, Biology, or a related field.
- Must include at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college /university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry. (must include credit hours in both)
Required Work Experience:
- A minimum of 1-year related laboratory experience or healthcare setting is required.
- Without a two or four-year college degree, a minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory work experience is required.
- Promotion to this level may be achieved through the advancement program for Histo Prep Techs with a combined 1 year of lab experience that includes at least 6 months of JHH laboratory and meeting the education requirement. Employees may have no active discipline.
- Interpersonal skills (verbal and written); must be able to interact with pathologists, clinicians, histotechs/prep techs, PAs, and other staff related to specimen description and instructions.
- Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination; demonstrated ability to use small/sharp instruments, and manual and automated equipment for accurate and quality preparation of tissue specimens.
- Staff should be able to demonstrate work-related knowledge of medical terminology within the introductory/assessment period.
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and prioritize work per standard operating procedure
- Skills to maintain cooperative working relationships within a confined work area.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains tissue processors following established procedures.
- Embeds and organizes paraffin blocks following established procedures.
- Completes required quality assurance documentation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Work requires knowledge of histochemistry, microscopy, processing techniques, preparation of specimens, medical terminology, and chemistry at a level normally acquired through college coursework or the NAACLS program. An understanding of the metric system is required.
- Under the supervision and following established standard operating procedures:
- Loading and unloading of tissue processors.
- Embedding and organizing paraffin blocks.
- Microtomy at appropriate thickness.
- Staining of routine slides with hematoxylin and eosin (manually and automated),
- Performing slide block match for quality control recognizing discrepancies and recommending corrective action.
- Operation of automatic cover slippers (manual technique as well),
- Use of metric balances, water baths, ovens, computers, printers, and other related equipment according to lab & hospital safety procedures.
- Capable of performing preventative maintenance on microtomes, automatic stainers, tissue processors, cover slippers, and other equipment as specified. Computer competency with typing of at least 30 WPM.
- This is close precision work requiring attention to detail.
- Must have strong verbal, and written interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret directions, both oral and written.
- Organize and prioritize own work and follow through on assignments.
- Can work successfully as part of a team in a high-volume, dynamic laboratory.
- Visual acuity and the ability to distinguish fine gradation of colors, including differentiating of red and green.
- Manual dexterity in both hands, with above-average eye and hand coordination.
- Able to grasp and manipulate small instruments and delicate equipment.
- Work requires repetitive motion and repetitive activities.
- Lifting typically not in excess of 50 lbs for no more than 20 feet.
To apply please go to:
https://jobs.hopkinsmedicine.org/job/histopathology-technician-i-dermatology-20-hours-per-week-laboratory-pathology-johns-hopkins-hospital-b-515524-bdb2c/
Req# 515524
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