Histotechnologist - MOHS - MUSCP

MUSC Health; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health's Mohs Histotechnologist will process Mohs tissue specimens using frozen section techniques with a cryostat, collaborating with surgeons and trainees to ensure testing accuracy. You will maintain specimen orientation and surgical margin accuracy through grossing and microscopy, and perform routine immunohistochemistry staining as needed.

On-the-job training is provided; a biology/Life Sciences background and strong troubleshooting skills are valued for success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional.
• No prior histology certification required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Process Mohs tissue specimens by frozen section techniques.
• Maintain specimen orientation and surgical margin accuracy; assist in QC/QA and troubleshooting.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Life Sciences

Tools

Cryostat

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Mohs Histotechnologist is responsible for processing Mohs tissue specimens by frozen section histological techniques using a cryostat. This role requires the Mohs Histotechnologist to work directly in conjunction with surgeons and physicians in training to ensure testing accuracy. The histotechnologist is responsible for maintaining specimen orientation, maintaining surgical margin accuracy via grossing & microscopy techniques, and automated routine or manual immunohistochemistry staining. Additional duties include maintaining documentation for regulatory compliance, adherence to Quality Control/Quality Assurance policies, and technical & laboratory equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs.

Job Description Summary

The Mohs Histotechnologist is responsible for processing Mohs tissue specimens by frozen section histological techniques using a cryostat. This role requires the Mohs Histotechnologist to work directly in conjunction with surgeons and physicians in training to ensure testing accuracy. The histotechnologist is responsible for maintaining specimen orientation, maintaining surgical margin accuracy via grossing & microscopy techniques, and automated routine or manual immunohistochemistry staining. Additional duties include maintaining documentation for regulatory compliance, adherence to Quality Control/Quality Assurance policies, and technical & laboratory equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper Clinic-Administrat CC

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.

MUSC Health's nationally recognized Mohs Micrographic Surgery Program is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a Mohs Histotechnologist. This is a rare opportunity to enter a specialized medical field with no prior histology certification required and receive hands-on technical training on the job.

The ideal candidate would be a bachelor level graduate of a Biology, Life Sciences, or Laboratory Science program looking for a meaningful career where you can apply your scientific knowledge while gaining highly specialized technical skills. This ideal candidate would have strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills with a passion for hands-on laboratory work. This position combines laboratory science, technical expertise, and direct collaboration with physicians in a fast‑paced surgical environment.

Why Join the MUSC Mohs Surgery team?

• No Certification Required, must be ASCP HT/HTL Route 2 Eligible (ASCP eligibility requirements can be found here: https://www.ascp.org/boc/explore-credentials/view-all-credentials/HTL )
• Make a Difference Every Day - Your work directly contributes to the treatment of skin cancer patients. As a critical member of the surgical team, you'll help ensure accurate surgical margin evaluation, enabling patients to receive the most effective treatment possible.
• 100% On-the-Job Training - Our Laboratory team and Surgeons will provide comprehensive, hands‑on training in:
• Frozen tissue processing
• Cryostat operation and tissue sectioning
• Histologic and immunohistochemistry staining
• Surgical specimen orientation and mapping
• Laboratory quality control and regulatory compliance
• Advanced troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and processes

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Education: Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: N/A

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, cutting equipment and body fluids/tissues.

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.

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