Histotechnician (HT) I

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a histology technician to prepare tissue samples for routine histologic procedures, including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy and staining. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, cleaning instruments, and adhering to universal precautions.

The role requires an associate's degree and HT(ASCP) certification (or eligibility) with certification expected within one year. Salary will be adjusted until certification is achieved.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain HT(ASCP) certification; must certify within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures.
• Accessioning, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of tissues.
• Maintains accurate tissue and slide records.
• Cleans and maintains instruments and work areas.
• Complies with laboratory safety policies and universal precautions.

Education

Associate's degree

HT(ASCP) certification or eligibility

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic procedures, including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining, for examination under a microscope. Must maintain accurate records, clean instruments, and comply with laboratory safety and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures.
• Accessioning, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human and animal tissues.
• Maintains accurate tissue and slide records.
• Cleans and maintains instruments and work areas.
• Complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety.

Physical Requirements

• Must stand, sit, and walk continuously; must climb stairs infrequently.
• Must work indoors, outdoors in temperature extremes infrequently, and from elevated areas frequently.
• Must work in confined/cramped spaces, occasionally kneeling, prop bending, twisting, squatting, and performing pinching operations.
• Must perform gross and fine motor activities with fingers and hands; must grasp firmly.
• Must reach overhead and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
• Must use legs for balance; must lift and carry up to 50 lb unassisted, lift objects 50 lb from the floor up to 36 in unassisted, and lift 25 lb from 36 in to overhead; must exert up to 50 lb of force.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: No mandatory experience requirements.
• Certification: Must hold or be willing to obtain HT(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification. Preferred if not certified must have completed a NACCLS‑Accredited HT/HTL program and must be certification‑eligible; must achieve certification within one year of hire. Salary will be 10 % lower until certification is achieved.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, self‑identified or actual gender or gender identity, self‑identified or actual sexual orientation, self‑identified or actual disability status, self‑identified protected veteran status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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