Histotechnologist I

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Histotechnologist to process specimens in the Histology laboratory under minimal supervision. The role requires independent judgment in choosing tissue processing methods and solving routine problems to ensure efficient, cost-effective pathology support.

Responsibilities include preparing and histologically processing surgical specimens for pathologist review and diagnosis, with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and ASCP HTL certification (or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• HTL (ASCP) certification by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process all specimens in the Histology lab under minimal supervision.
• Select methodologies for tissue processing and solve routine problems with independent judgment.
• Prepare and Histologically process surgical pathology specimens for pathologist review and diagnosis.

Skills

Histology

Laboratory procedures

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

HTL (ASCP) certification (BOC)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for processing all specimens received in the Histology laboratory under minimal supervision. This position requires independent judgment in selection of methodologies utilized in processing tissue specimens and in solving routine problems. Histotechnologists contribute to the overall efficiency of the laboratory or pathology practice in a cost effective manner by performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of preparing and Histological processing of all surgical pathology specimens in preparation for pathologist review and diagnosis.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC006103 COL - Pathology - Midlands DT

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Responsible for processing all specimens received in the Histology laboratory under minimal supervision. This position requires independent judgment in selection of methodologies utilized in processing tissue specimens and in solving routine problems. Histotechnologists contribute to the overall efficiency of the laboratory or pathology practice in a cost effective manner by performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of preparing and Histological processing of all surgical pathology specimens in preparation for pathologist review and diagnosis.

Additional Job Description

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