Laboratory Technologist
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- This position must maintain site logs of all specimens, including use of a specialized electronic system. Specimens must be accessioned, sectioned and immunohistochemically labeled. Position helps mount slides, stain and observe under microscope in order to assist with quality control. Provides quality assurance checks on laboratory reports and communicates with outside testing labs to resolve discrepancies. Maintains aseptic technique. Individual should demonstrate organization, problem solving, resourcefulness and flexibility.
- Under supervision, this person reviews clinical reports and determines the distribution of CPT codes based on the tests performed. Regular and timely attention to this process and good documentation technique is required.
- This person works on development of new clinical technical protocols to be used by our lab. Databases need to be maintained in both hard copy and computer formats. Various regulatory guidelines (CAP, CLIA, FDA, JCAHO, OSEH etc.) must also be followed. This includes various daily record updates, including items like performance improvements, quality assurance and quality control measures. This position may process and ship blood-related specimens to outside central labs. Some of these samples will be express shipped out to other labs and others will be placed into an organized repository at this location. This individual will also assist with a variety of study related tasks.
- Manage biohazard waste per JHMI policies. Attend training sessions for IRB updates, Human Subjects Protection, HIPAA, DOT/IATA, Blood borne pathogens, Fire Safety, Laboratory Safety, and other potential renewals as required by Sponsors/University. Contribute to QA/QC process.
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or related field required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with histology.
- Some related post-undergraduate work experience preferred.
Schedule: Monday-Friday –8:30am-5:00pm 40hrs/Wk
Location: SOM Campus – Baltimore, MDDepartment name:10003524-SOM Neuro Neuromuscular
Personnel area (School): SOM – School of Medicine
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm
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