Histo Prep Tech

Requisition #: 322943
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21201
Category: Laboratory/Pathology
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Week: Full Time (40 hours)
Weekend Work Required: No
Date Posted: Jan. 19, 2021

The Histo Prep Tech works in the Histopathology laboratory and grosses medical biopsy specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Will assist in preparing various staining solutions. Operates automated slide/cassette etchers, automated stainers, automated coverslipper and perform paraffin embedding. Performs HistoWeb functions; preventive maintenance; QC functions to detect errors; uses safe infection control procedures, filing of blocks and slides.

Full-time, Day Shift

10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Weekend Work Required

Work Location: Weinberg 2242, 401 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231

Education:

Requires a minimum of High school diploma or equivalent with successful completion of courses in biology, chemistry and math.

Work Experience:

A minimum 3 months in a laboratory or related medical environment or training/education program is required. Surgical Pathology experience preferred.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.