Histotechnologist - MOHS - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina • Mount Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

The Mohs Histotechnologist processes tissue specimens in the histology laboratory, primarily using frozen-section techniques and a cryostat, in preparation for pathologist review and diagnosis. The role works directly with surgeons and physicians in training to support accurate testing and surgical margin evaluation. It requires independent judgment in choosing processing methods and resolving routine problems, while performing work under minimal supervision.

Duties include maintaining specimen orientation and surgical margin accuracy through grossing and microscopy, performing routine automated or manual immunohistochemistry staining, and documenting work for regulatory compliance. The role also follows Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and processes, including minor repairs.

MUSC provides hands-on, on-the-job training in frozen tissue processing, cryostat operation and sectioning, histologic and immunohistochemistry staining, specimen orientation and mapping, laboratory quality control and regulatory compliance, and troubleshooting. No histology certification is required to apply, but applicants must be eligible for the ASCP HT/HTL Route 2. The position is part of a fast-paced surgical environment and contributes to care for skin cancer patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Must be eligible for the ASCP HT/HTL Route 2; histology certification is not required.
• Required work experience is listed as 5 years for support or 0–2 years for professional.
• Ability to work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.
• Ability to maintain corrected 20/40 vision and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Ability to frequently lift, lower, push, pull, or carry objects weighing approximately 50 pounds unassisted; exert up to 50 pounds of force; and lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead.
• Ability to work with exposure to hazardous chemicals, cutting equipment, and body fluids or tissues.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s-level graduate of a Biology, Life Sciences, or Laboratory Science program.
• Strong critical-thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Interest in hands-on laboratory work and applying scientific knowledge in a specialized technical role.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens received in the histology laboratory, including surgical pathology specimens, for pathologist review and diagnosis.
• Process Mohs tissue specimens using frozen-section histological techniques and a cryostat.
• Work with surgeons and physicians in training to support testing accuracy and surgical margin evaluation.
• Maintain specimen orientation and surgical margin accuracy using grossing and microscopy techniques.
• Perform routine automated or manual immunohistochemistry staining.
• Use independent judgment to select tissue-processing methodologies and resolve routine problems.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and follow Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and processes and perform minor repairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level