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

Histology Tech

Location: Charleston, South Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 40 per week (5 x 8-hour shifts)

Position Overview

Histology Tech performs routine and complex histologic procedures, including processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry. The role also includes quality control on completed slides, identifying problems that may affect diagnosis and results, recording observations from tests, documenting maintenance of instruments and equipment, and following established laboratory policies and procedures.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with a holiday rotation
• Occasional weekend requirement
• On-call coverage on weekends once every 2 months
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Works on the Charleston campus; no floating required

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Histology Technologist
• Histology Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• HT(ASCP) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC)
• Experience with Epic

Assignment Details

• First-time travelers accepted
• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Local candidates accepted case-by-case
• All return-to-office (RTO) dates must be included at submission; approval depends on department and manager needs
• Scrub color: wine

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital
• Magnet, teaching, and Level 1 trauma designations
• 865 total staffed beds

Onboarding Requirements

• Background and identity: Background check (annual, covering the past 7 years), exclusion list check, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, copy of driver's license, copy of Social Security card, and E-Verify attestation
• Education and history: Education verification, 2 clinical references, complete employment application and resume with no unaccounted gaps, and work history verification of the last 3 clinical employers
• Licensure and training: Primary source verification of certifications, and a competency exam
• Health and screening: Annual physical, annual TB questionnaire, negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) or chest X-ray within 90 days, 10-panel drug screen within 90 days, Tdap within 10 years (or declination form), hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella documentation (titer, vaccine series, or declination), and annual fit test for N95 respirators within 90 days
• Vaccines: COVID vaccination is not required but is highly preferred. Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption is required during flu season, with a deadline of December 4, 2026.
• Other: Color blind test before start, and orientation modules (about 2 hours, completed on a computer, not a phone) before the first day

Hurricane Season

June through November. Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period. Travelers who do not want that should avoid confirming a new or extended assignment during the season.