Histotechnician

Entity/Organization:MUHA(Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

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Job Description/Summary: 

Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniquesincludefixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human and animal tissue for evaluation.

TheHistotechnician(HT)assures laboratories compliance in meeting the standards set forth by JCAHO, DHEC, CLIA and College of American Pathologist (CAP). 

Minimum Training and Education: 

Associates degree from an accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology andchemistry(must include credit hours in both). Experience: Atleast 1 year of clinical laboratory workexperiencerequired.  

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:Abilityto 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 totwist atthe 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 bothlegs. (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 notassist 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 oncarpet. 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) 

Minimum Training and Education: 

Associates degree from an accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology andchemistry(must include credit hours in both). Experience: Atleast 1 year of clinical laboratory workexperiencerequired.  

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:HT(ASCP) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent.