Travel Histo Tech in Charleston, SC at Cynet Health
Charleston, SC 29425
About the Job
**Job Title:** Histology Technician
**Job Specialty:** Histology Tech
**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks
**Shift:** Day 5x8-Hour (06:00 - 14:30)
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** 3-5 years full-time experience required, particularly in embedding and microtomy skills
**License:** South Carolina professional license required before start date
**Certifications:**
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC)
**Must-Have:**
- Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
**Job Description:**
- Perform routine and complex histologic procedures, including processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
- Conduct quality control checks on completed slides to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Identify and address any issues that may affect diagnoses and test results.
- Maintain accurate records of test observations and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
- Comply with established laboratory policies and procedures.
- Engage in emergency response teams during hurricane season, typically running from June through November, with peak activity in August and September.
- Complete modules pre-start, reported by facility.
- Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable time
This position offers first-timers the opportunity to apply, and does not require on-call duties
This role is in a teaching hospital environment with engagement in a Level 1 Trauma Center
**Note:** Flu vaccine is required, with medical or religious exemptions only
Employees should be available for emergency response teams during hurricane season.
**Job Specialty:** Histology Tech
**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks
**Shift:** Day 5x8-Hour (06:00 - 14:30)
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** 3-5 years full-time experience required, particularly in embedding and microtomy skills
**License:** South Carolina professional license required before start date
**Certifications:**
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC)
**Must-Have:**
- Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
**Job Description:**
- Perform routine and complex histologic procedures, including processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
- Conduct quality control checks on completed slides to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Identify and address any issues that may affect diagnoses and test results.
- Maintain accurate records of test observations and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
- Comply with established laboratory policies and procedures.
- Engage in emergency response teams during hurricane season, typically running from June through November, with peak activity in August and September.
- Complete modules pre-start, reported by facility.
- Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable time
This position offers first-timers the opportunity to apply, and does not require on-call duties
This role is in a teaching hospital environment with engagement in a Level 1 Trauma Center
**Note:** Flu vaccine is required, with medical or religious exemptions only
Employees should be available for emergency response teams during hurricane season.
