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 MedicineEqual 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.