Histotechnologist

We are seeking a Histotechnologist. 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.

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Histology or related field.
• 1 year laboratory experience in histology.
•  Associate Degree from an accredited Histotechnology certification program may be acceptable with 3 years of histology laboratory experience.

•  Experience working in a Mohs surgical unit.
•  HT (ASCP) certification.
•  Experience with laboratory tools and equipment.

Classified Title: Histotechnologist  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CF  
Starting Salary Range: $22.10-$30.40-$38.70 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: M - F, Varies 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​District of Columbia 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Dermatology Sibley  
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. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

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 convict