Job Description
Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Lead Histotechnician!
Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.
As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.
Responsibilities
The Lead Histotechnician provides technical leadership and oversight of histology laboratory operations to ensure the accurate and timely processing of surgical specimens while preserving tissue morphology and cellular structure.
This role oversees the preparation of high-quality tissue sections for microscopic evaluation, performs routine and specialized histology procedures including special stains and immunohistochemistry, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards. The Lead Histotechnician supports quality assurance activities, maintains required documentation, and may serve as the manager’s designee in their absence.
Requirements
Min
USD $35.26/Hr.
Max
USD $63.47/Hr.
Benefits
Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
- Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
- Voluntary Benefits
- Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
- Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
EEO Statement
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
The Lead Histotechnician provides technical leadership and oversight of histology laboratory operations to ensure the accurate and timely processing of surgical specimens while preserving tissue morphology and cellular structure.
This role oversees the preparation of high-quality tissue sections for microscopic evaluation, performs routine and specialized histology procedures including special stains and immunohistochemistry, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards. The Lead Histotechnician supports quality assurance activities, maintains required documentation, and may serve as the manager’s designee in their absence.