PRN Histology Tech

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include accessioning, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human tissue for evaluation. The histotech may be asked to help with frozen sectioning.
The Histotechnician (HT) assures laboratories compliance in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and College of American Pathologist (CAP).

Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory work experience required.
• HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.
• 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)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Responsibilities

• Handling all processes in preparation of pathology specimens and slides.
• Ensuring quality assessment for patient care at all times by producing quality microtomy sections.
• Ensuring accuracy of staining performance while troubleshooting.
• Maintaining a clear understanding of laboratory maintenance and safety.
• Preparing and processing tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
• Performing accessioning, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human tissue for evaluation.
• Assisting with frozen sectioning.
• Assuring laboratories compliance in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and College of American Pathologist (CAP).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree