Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee - Histology
Core
Process and submit patient tissue specimens for microscopic review by performing grossing, tissue embedding, sectioning, and staining procedures.
Role type
Histology Technologist Trainee
Builds
Pathology case compilations and diagnostic slides
Domain
Healthcare diagnostics / Histology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tissue processing, automated tissue processor operation, tissue embedding, Cryostat sectioning, H&E/IHC/special stain operation, manual cover slipping, quality control, specimen location and retrieval, chemical reagent handling, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Clinical laboratory testing experience, ASCP or AMT certification
Technologies
Automated tissue processors, Cryostats, H&E stainers, IHC stainers, special stains stainers, laboratory information systems
Responsibilities
Perform technical grossing procedures, operate and maintain automated tissue processors and embedding units, operate stainers and cover slipping units, prepare recut preparations for microtomy, perform quality control on completed cases, scan cases to pathology, locate and retrieve specimens, prepare and discard chemical reagents, conduct safety checks
Seniority
Entry-level, full training provided