Histotechnician (HT) I

About the role

Receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures and pathologist review. Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Maintains accurate tissue and slide records.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
• Performs histological procedures including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human and animal tissue for evaluation.
• Cleans and maintains instruments and work areas.
• Complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety.

Requirements

• Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent preferred, however, if not certified, must have completed a NACCLS Accredited HT/HTL Program and be certification eligible, certification must be achieved within 1 year of hire, until certification achieved salary will be 10% less.
• Education: Associates degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Additional Job Description: Additional Job Description Education: Associates degree from an accredited college/university. Experience: No experience required. Certification: HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent preferred, however, if not certified, must have completed a NACCLS Accredited HT/HTL Program and be certification eligible, certification must be achieved within 1 year of hire, until certification achieved salary will be 10% less.

Qualifications

• Physical Requirement: 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" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)

Skills

None specified in the job description.

Benefits

Not specified in the job description.

Pay

Hourly pay rate with a potential 10% reduction for those without HT(ASCP) certification.

Schedule

40 hours per week.

Entity/Organization

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status

Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Work Shift

Not specified in the job description.

Additional Information

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.

EEO Statement

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