Histotechnologist-2
Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC
About The Position
Under direct supervision, the Histotechnologist performs routine and complex histologic procedures on human tissue to produce microscopic slides for pathologists’ review. Procedures include embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry. The role includes quality control of completed slides, identifying problems that may affect diagnoses or results, recording test observations, documenting maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, and following laboratory policies and procedures for universal precautions and safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Either five years of work experience for support, or zero to two years of professional experience with HTL(ASCP) certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Perform embedding and microtomy on human tissue.
- Perform routine and special stains and immunohistochemistry to produce microscopic slides for pathologists’ review.
- Perform quality control on completed slides.
- Identify problems that may affect diagnoses and test results.
- Record observations from tests.
- Document maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Comply with established laboratory policies and procedures for universal precautions and safety.
