Histotechnician (HT) II- PRN

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human and animal tissue for evaluation. 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.
• HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
• Performs histologic techniques including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human and animal tissue for evaluation.
• Assures laboratories compliance in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and College of American Pathologist (CAP).

What This Job Offers

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