Histotechnologist-2

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) in Charleston seeks a PRN Histology Technician to perform embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry on human tissue for pathologists. You will ensure slide quality and maintain instruments per laboratory safety policies.

Education: bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional HTL(ASCP) certification by ASCP BOC or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent. HTL(ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Work experience: 5 years for support role or 0-2 years for professional HTL.
• Ability to perform embedding, microtomy, stains and IHC with quality control.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex histologic procedures including embedding and microtomy.
• Carry out routine and special stains and immunohistochemistry on human tissue.
• Produce slides for pathologists and conduct quality control on slides.

Skills

Histology procedures

Embedding

Microtomy

Stains

Immunohistochemistry

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

ASCP BOC certification (HTL) or equivalent

Tools

ASCP BOC

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under direct supervision performs routine and complex histologic procedures. Performs embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry 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 and procedures for universal precautions and safety.

Job Description Summary

Under direct supervision performs routine and complex histologic procedures. Performs embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry 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 and procedures for universal precautions and safety.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000459 CHS - Histopathology & Special Stains (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

19

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

Under direct supervision performs routine and complex histologic procedures. Performs embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry 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 and procedures for universal precautions and safety.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional 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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