Histotechnologist II

Job Requirements

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you'll enjoy as a member of our team.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Processes surgical specimens by loading, unloading and programming the tissue processors.
• Embeds tissue samples according to department specific protocols with proper orientation.
• Prepares quality slides following departmental microtomy protocols.
• Performs routine H&E and Special Staining, performed both automated and manually.
• Accurately accessions specimens into Laboratory Information System.
• Performs frozen sections as needed.
• Uses and maintains laboratory equipment, not limited to, but including: tissue processors, stainers, coverslippers, microtomes, computers and printers.
• Completes microscopic quality control review of slides.
• Performs ancillary tasks such as filing, cleaning and maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Monitors pending work, resolves specimen issues and trouble shoots laboratory equipment.
• Maintains equipment and temperature quality control logs.
• Assists in training new team members and students as needed.
• Prepares cases for send out to reference labs for specialized testing.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years. An Associate's Degree with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate's degree.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a laboratory setting. Experience as a histotechnician or histology lab assistant is preferred. Has basic knowledge of theory and concept of immunohistochemistry.
• HT/HTL (ASCP) certificate or eligible for certification preferred.