Histotechnician (HT) II- PRN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Histotechnician (HT) to prepare and process tissue samples for routine histology. The role involves fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining, under the supervision of pathologists.

The candidate must hold HT(ASCP) certification or equivalent and have at least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience to ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, JCAHO, and related standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
• HT(ASCP) certification by ASCP BOC or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
• Fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human and animal tissue for evaluation.
• Ensures laboratories compliance with JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and CAP standards.

Education

Associate degree with biology and chemistry

Job description

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 Summary

Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human and animal tissue for evaluation. The Histotechnician (HT) 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 with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).

Experience

At least 1 year of clinical laboratory work experience required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing.
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
• Ability to work from elevated areas.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations.
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description Minimum Training and Education

Associates degree from an accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both). Experience: At least 1 year of clinical laboratory work experience required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.

About Our Organization

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees. Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.