Histotechnologist II (Pathology)
Core
Perform routine and complex laboratory tests on clinical and research specimens in a histology laboratory, preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination by pathologists.
Role type
Histotechnologist II
Builds
Histology lab services for clinical and research specimens
Domain
Healthcare / Pathology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Grossing/dissection of small specimens, embedding specimens, special stain techniques, decalcification and staining of bone specimens, operating automated slide and cassette printers, loading tissue processors, operating automated slide cover slipper, handling wet and frozen tissue sectioning, quality assurance evaluation of sections and stains, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, record keeping
Preferred skills
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Technologies
Tissue processors, slide stainers, automated slide and cassette printers, automated slide cover slipper
Responsibilities
Perform day-to-day technical procedures on clinical and research specimens, prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination, perform grossing/dissection of small specimens, program tissue processors and slide stainers, perform routine histology on human and animal specimens, perform quality assurance procedures and report discrepancies, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, maintain accurate and detailed records
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on technical role