MUSCP - Histotechnologist - Health East Cooper in Mount Pleasant
MUSCP - Histotechnologist - Health East Cooper in Mount Pleasant
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MUSC Health a 750bed 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 FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
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CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper ClinicAdministrat CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health27Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work 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 costeffective 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 laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing test analyses and report/maintain appropriate records.
- Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies.
- Demonstrate effective high complexity critical thinking and problemsolving 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 Bachelors degree in chemistry biologyother nature life or health care science.
Associates 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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