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Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Histotechnician 2

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeMt Pleasant, SC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Must meet ASCP eligibility requirements, including completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years, or qualifying college coursework in biology or chemistry, with applicable histopathology laboratory experience as required.
HT or HTL certification from ASCP is required. New hires must obtain certification within one year of hire, and ASCP-certified individuals must maintain certification through the BOC Certification Maintenance Program, if applicable.
Must have knowledge of medical terminology, laboratory equipment, quality control, troubleshooting, and testing procedures.
Must be able to follow written protocols, work independently, communicate clearly, remain calm in emergencies, support quality assurance, and build effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

Process tissue through fixation, dehydration, embedding, sectioning, decalcification, staining, and mounting.
Prepare dyes, chemical solutions, frozen sections, immunohistochemistry, and special stains.
Assist with new or modified techniques and support training on equipment and software.
Travel occasionally to community hospitals for frozen sections.
Participate in rotating weekend and holiday on-call coverage as needed.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree is preferred.
Three years of relevant laboratory technician and/or leadership experience is preferred, including fixation, microtomy, processing, and staining.

What We Offer

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina’s leaders in healthcare, combining advanced technology, clinical expertise, and compassionate care to support successful outcomes and better quality of life for our patients. Our commitment to quality, safety, and personalized care has helped us earn national recognition and attract patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond.

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
Department: Medical Lab – Histology
Position Type: Full time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11:30 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

What You'll Do

Process tissue through fixation, dehydration, embedding, sectioning, decalcification, staining, and mounting.
Prepare dyes, chemical solutions, frozen sections, immunohistochemistry, and special stains.
Assist with new or modified techniques and support training on equipment/software.
Travel occasionally to community hospitals for frozen sections.
Participate in rotating weekend/holiday on-call coverage as needed.

What We're Looking For

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred. Must meet ASCP eligibility requirements, including completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years, or qualifying college coursework in biology/chemistry, with applicable histopathology laboratory experience as required.
HT or HTL certification from ASCP required. New hire Histotechnicians must obtain certification within one year of hire. ASCP-certified individuals must maintain certification through the BOC Certification Maintenance Program, if applicable.
Three years of relevant laboratory technician and/or leadership experience preferred, including fixation, microtomy, processing, and staining.
Must have knowledge of medical terminology, laboratory equipment, quality control, troubleshooting, and testing procedures. Must be able to follow written protocols, work independently, communicate clearly, remain calm in emergencies, support quality assurance, and build effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff, and the public.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

125356

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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