Histotechnologist

Asct; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Histotechnologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing complex histological procedures to prepare tissue specimens for examination by Pathologists. You will be responsible for grossing, processing, embedding, and microtomy, ensuring quality control on slides. The position is located on the MUSC Charleston campus, with a day shift schedule and rotating on-call nights and weekends. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with enthusiastic individuals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer Pension

Sign on Bonuses

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of clinical experience in a Histology laboratory.
• HTL(ASCP) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex histologic procedures on human tissue.
• Conduct quality control on completed slides and document maintenance of instruments.

Skills

Histotechnology

Microtomy

Immunohistochemistry

Quality Control

Laboratory Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology

HTL(ASCP) certification

Job description

Employer Pension, Sign on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance Included!

Under direct supervision the histotechnologist performs routine and complex histologic procedures in accordance with established procedures. Performs grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, and frozen sectioning on human tissue to produce microscopic slides submitted for pathologists’ review. Performs quality control on completed slides. Identifies problems that may affect diagnosis and results. Records observations from tests. Documents maintenance of instruments and equipment used in the lab. Complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety.

The Histotechnologist performs complex histological procedures used to prepare specimens of tissue for examination and analysis by a Pathologist. Performs grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy, and both routine and multiple staining of samples. Performs quality control on completed slides. Identifies problems that may affect diagnosis and results. Records observations from tests. Documents maintenance of instruments and equipment used in the lab. Complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety. This position works on the MUSC Charleston campus, Day shift, Monday-Friday, rotating on-call nights and weekends (8:00 am - 9:00 pm).

Minimum Training and Education: A bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, biology or other related scientific discipline and histotechnologist HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in a Histology laboratory.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.

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

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