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MUSC Health · 4 months ago

MUSCP - MOHS Histotechnologist - PRN - Multispecialty Clinic at Health East Cooper

Mount Pleasant, SC

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

MUSC Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Histotechnologist to provide high quality histotechnological services in a clinical practice. The role involves processing specimens in the Histology laboratory, requiring independent judgment in methodologies and contributing to the efficiency of the laboratory.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for processing all specimens received in the Histology laboratory under minimal supervision

This position requires independent judgment in selection of methodologies utilized in processing tissue specimens and in solving routine problems

Histotechnologists contribute to the overall efficiency of the laboratory or pathology practice in a cost effective manner by performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of preparing and Histological processing of all surgical pathology specimens in preparation for pathologist review and diagnosis

Qualification

HistotechnologyTissue processingBiologyChemistryProblem solving

Required

A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, other nature life, or health care science

An Associate's degree in histotechnology or health related science that includes courses in histology techniques

Successful completion of a certificate program in histologic techniques

A high school diploma and two years on the job training in histologic technique

Ability to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting

Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions

Possess good finger dexterity

Perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders

Maintain 20/40 vision corrected

See and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance

Work in a latex safe environment

Work indoors

Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted

Exert up to 50 lbs of force

Lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs

Exposure to hazardous chemicals, cutting equipment and body fluids/tissues

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824