Histology Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Histology Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Laboratory (Histology Tech)
• Shift: Days, Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Occasional weekend work required
• No on-call duties
• No floating required
• Worksite: Single campus location

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex histologic procedures including processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry
• Conduct quality control on completed slides and identify issues affecting diagnosis
• Record observations and document maintenance of lab instruments and equipment
• Comply with established laboratory policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Histology Technologist
• Recent histology technologist experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Certification as HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, biology, or related scientific discipline
• Quality Improvement in Healthcare Certification (QIHC)

Licensing & Certification Notes

• Must have active, unencumbered certification/license verified by primary source
• BLS certification must be current and from AHA or ARC (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Certifications expiring within 30 days of start date are not accepted; renewal or scheduled course required prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or documented history with chest x-ray as applicable
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) with documentation uploaded prior to deadline

Compliance & Documentation

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Background check within 1 year including: SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, national criminal, and state-specific searches
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Copy of driver’s license/state ID and social security card required
• Primary source verification of certifications and licenses required
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses) required before start
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to orientation (approx. 2 hours)
• Radiation badge not required for this position

Additional Information

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation; travelers should consider this before accepting assignments during peak months (Aug-Sept)

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