Histology Technician- PRN

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Monitors the technical functions within histology. These functions include but are not limited to quality of work, procedures and methods, and expenses. Perform the duties of a staff histotechnician. The Histology Technician possesses excellent interpersonal skills, problem identification and resolution abilities. The Histology Technician 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.
• HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• 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 work indoors (Continuous).
• Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous).
• 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 in all directions (Continuous).
• 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 in a latex safe environment (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in science from an accredited college/university.
• If not certified, salary will be 10% less until certification is achieved.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the technical functions within histology.
• Ensures quality of work, procedures, and methods.
• Manages expenses within the histology department.
• Performs duties of a staff histotechnician.
• Assures laboratory compliance with JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA, and CAP standards.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree