MUSCP - Histotechnologist - Health East Cooper in Mount Pleasant

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health, a 750-bed academic medical center located in Charleston SC, is seeking a MOHS Histotechnologist for the MOHS surgery clinic for the support in assisting the physician to treat a large variety of skin cancers. A MOHS Histotechnologist I will be responsible for high quality histotechnological services under the direction of physician in a clinical practice. The Histotechnologist I will also work closely with the MOHS lead to learn the MOHS histotech protocols and practice to support the MOHS physician in treating different types and severity of skin cancer.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper Clinic-Administrat CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Responsible for processing all specimens received in the MOHS/Frozen 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.

Laboratory technical personnel are responsible for specimen processing and test performance. This role requires the Mohs Histotechnologist to work directly in conjunction with surgeons and physicians in training to ensure testing accuracy. This role is also required to directly contribute to the academic processes carried out in this clinic. The following items represent their duties:

• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and report/maintain appropriate records.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies.
• Demonstrate effective high complexity critical thinking and problem-solving skills in tandem with physicians.
• Ensure adherence to CLIA/DHEC regulations, and actively communicate with CLIA/DHEC officials to ensure continued laboratory licensure.
• Be present in surgical rooms an assist Mohs Surgeon in establishing specimen orientation, size, and mapping.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Education:   Applicants must have one of the following education requirements:

· A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, other nature life, or health care science.

· Associate’s degree in histotechnology or health related science that includes courses in histology techniques.

· High School diploma with the successful completion of a certificate program (ASCP - HT/HTL) in histologic techniques and two years on the job training in histologic technique.  

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: No professional experience required

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, 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 and 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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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