Histopath Tech I -Dermatology (20 hours per week)

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The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD-Dermatology

Days-8:00am-12pm

Limited-20 hours per week

Position Summary:

• Under the supervision of the lead technician and/or Histology Supervisor, prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Associates 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)

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 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 JHH laboratory, and meeting the education requirement. Employee may have no active discipline.
• Interpersonal skills (verbal and written); must be able to interact with pathologists, clinicians, histotechs/prep techs, PA's, and other staff related to specimen description and instructions.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination; demonstrated ability to use small/sharp instruments, 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 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.
• Completes required quality assurance documentation.
  
  
  
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    Embeds and organizes paraffin blocks following established procedures.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Important Notices:

***Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons by following the proper protocols. Effective 6/1/23, employees at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, its affiliate locations and Florida State Residents are not required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities. We encourage you to explore our current opportunities.

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 24.17 per hour - Maximum 39.91 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.