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Job Req ID: 113698 Histotechnologist II (Histotech II) The Department of Dermatology is seeking a Position requires significant technical expertise and a high level of responsibility in handling delicate specimens.. Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesProcess tissue in the Mohs Dermatologic Surgery/Dermatopathology units.. May involve occasional travel to other Dermatology clinic sites to provide Histotechnician coverage and support for Mohs surgeons.. Recut blocks as requested by the Mohs surgeon/ Dermpath attending.. Diversity and InclusionThe Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the.

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Job Req ID: 113698 Histotechnologist II (Histotech II) The Department of Dermatology is seeking a Position requires significant technical expertise and a high level of responsibility in handling delicate specimens. Must demonstrate competency in all job-related tasks, including technical expertise in tissue processing, organization in storage of slides and efficiency in ordering and restocking supplies or reagents. Provide support in ongoing expansion and quality improvement process a must.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesProcess tissue in the Mohs Dermatologic Surgery/Dermatopathology units.May involve occasional travel to other Dermatology clinic sites to provide Histotechnician coverage and support for Mohs surgeons.Prepare equipment for use in frozen and fixed specimens (setting up water bath, stainer, cover-slipper and other instruments).Embed tissue and cut frozen/paraffin blocks.Gross fresh tissue specimens.Prepare slides (staining slides, reviewing stain for adequacy, labeling and distributing slides).Recut blocks as requested by the Mohs surgeon/ Dermpath attending.Clean embedding center and stainer in compliance with credentialing policies.Pull slides/blocks from storage, as requested; change frozen section stains (preparing reagent, preparing special stains).Train and orientate new staff in the laboratory.Monitor Divisional staff mandatory health and safety training and ensure their attendance at training sessions and ensure continuing staff compliance.Ensure all lab staff understand the yearly National Patient Safety Goals, especially the Laboratory Services National Patient Safety Goals.Participate in quality assurance activities.Maintain documentation for QA and report QA problems to supervising physician.Participate in facility-wide continuous quality improvement activities, safety and disaster activities and other QA activities.Attend continuing education and mandatory training sessions.Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAssociates Degree from an accredited Histotechnology program.Two years of laboratory experience that includes some histology experience.Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.Preferred QualificationsBachelors in Biology, Chemistry, Histology or related field experience. Total RewardsThe referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins Universitys salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: . Education and Experience EquivalencyPlease refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing StudiesApplicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background ChecksThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and InclusionThe Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the . Equal Opportunity EmployerAll 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. EEO is the Law

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