Histology Technician II Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Histology Technician II
Columbia, South Carolina
Histology Technician II
R-0000043225
Columbia, South Carolina
Laboratory
Clinical & Research Support Services
Full Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
Monitors the technical functions within histology. These functions include but are not limited to quality of work, procedures and methods, and expenses. Perform the duties of a staff histotechnician. The Histology Technician possesses excellent interpersonal skills, problem identification and resolution abilities. The Histology Technician assures laboratories compliance in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and College of American Pathologist (CAP).
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
Regular
Cost Center

CC000866 COL

– Lab (DMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-24
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description

Entity/Organization:

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status:

hourly

Hours Per Week:

Job Description/Summary:

Job Description Summary
Under direct supervision this individual will perform histologic procedures on human tissues to include but not limited to routine histology, special stains, Immunohistochemistry procedures, and frozen sectioning for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

Minimum Training and Education:

A bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, biology or other related scientific discipline and HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment. HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36″ to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

(Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Additional Job Description
A bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, biology or other related scientific discipline and HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent. If not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment. HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent