Histotechnician I - Histology Lab

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. Shift: 8:30pm - 5:00am
Processes surgical specimens by loading, unloading and programming the tissue processors.
Prepares quality slides following departmental microtomy protocols.
Accurately accessions specimens into Laboratory Information System.
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.
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.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a laboratory setting. Experience as a histotechnician or histology lab assistant is preferred. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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