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

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

Responsible for high quality histotechnological services under the direction of physician in a clinical practice.

Location: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Entity: University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: PRN

Cost Center: CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper Clinic-Administrat CC

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 15

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

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.

Required Minimum Training and Education: A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, other nature life, or health care science or an Associate's degree in histotechnology or health related science that includes courses in histology techniques or successful completion of a certificate program in histologic techniques or a high school diploma and two years on the job training in histologic technique.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: N/A

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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