PRN Histology Tech

Medical University of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking Histology Technologists to prepare and process tissue samples for routine histology, including accessioning, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist.

The role supports CAP/JCAHO/CLIA compliance and requires an associate degree with biology/chemistry, ASCP HT certification or equivalent, and at least 1 year of clinical lab experience, with potential frozen section work and a

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry.
• AT LEAST 1 year of clinical laboratory work experience.
• HT(ASCP) certification by ASCP BOC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
• Assures laboratories compliance with standards (JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA, CAP).
• May assist with frozen sectioning when required.

Education

Associate degree with 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry

Job description

Job Description Summary

Histology Technologists or Histology Techs are responsible for handling all processes in preparation of pathology specimens and slides. Each histologist must ensure quality assessment for patient care at all times by producing quality microtomy sections, accuracy of staining performance while troubleshooting, and maintaining a clear understanding of laboratory maintenance and safety.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC005322 ORBG - Pathology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

15

Job Description

Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniquesinclude accessioning, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human tissue for evaluation.The histotech may be asked to help with frozen sectioning.

TheHistotechnician(HT)assures laboratories compliance in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and College of American Pathologist (CAP).

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.

Credentials

HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.Associates degree from an accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology andchemistry(must include credit hours in both).

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36