Histology Technician- PRN

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a PRN Histotechnician to monitor technical histology functions, perform staff histotechnician duties, and help ensure compliance with JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and CAP requirements.

Minimum education is an Associate degree in science. HT(ASCP) certification is preferred; if not certified, completion of a NACCLS Accredited HT/HTL Program and certification within 1 year of hire is required, with salary adjustments if not certified.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in science from an accredited college/university.
• HT(ASCP) certification preferred; if not certified, must complete NACCLS Accredited HT/HTL Program and certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the technical functions within histology, including quality of work, procedures, methods and expenses.
• Perform the duties of a staff histotechnician.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and CAP standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in science

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary: Monitors the technical functions within histology. These functions include quality of work, procedures and methods, and expenses. Perform the duties of a staff histotechnician. The Histology Technician possesses interpersonal skills, problem identification and resolution abilities. The Histology Technician assures laboratories compliance in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and College of American Pathologist (CAP).

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000866 COL - Lab (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status: hourly

Hours Per Week

Job Description/Summary

Monitors the technical functions within histology. These functions include but are not limited to quality of work, procedures and methods, and expenses. Perform the duties of a staff histotechnician. The Histology Technician possesses interpersonal skills, problem identification and resolution abilities. The Histology Technician assures laboratories compliance in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and College of American Pathologist (CAP).

Minimum Training and Education

• Associates degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience: No experience required

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent preferred; however, if not certified, must have completed a NACCLS Accredited HT/HTL Program and be certification eligible. Certification must be achieved within 1 year of hire; until certification is achieved salary will be 10% less.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous); while sitting (Continuous); while walking (Continuous); climb stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent); work from elevated areas (Frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent); kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Continuous); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Frequent); perform "pinching" operations (Frequent); gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous); firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous); fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous); reach overhead (Frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous); fully use both legs (Continuous); use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent); reach in all directions (Continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent); lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent); examples: transfer a 100 lb. patient requires 50 lbs. of force; 20 lbs. to push a 400 lb. patient; 25 lbs. to push a stretcher with one hand. Visual and sensory requirements: 20/40 vision, color discrimination, depth perception, peripheral vision; hearing with correction; tactile sensory functions; ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (selected positions); respirator qualification as required (selected positions).

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in science from an accredited college/university. Experience: No experience required. Certification: If not certified, must have completed a NACCLS Accredited HT/HTL Program and be certification eligible; certification must be achieved within 1 year of hire, until certification achieved salary will be 10% less.

If you like working with energetic, enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

EEO Statement

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