Histotechnologist
Core
Prepares human body tissue and fluid specimens for microscopic evaluation by pathologists to provide diagnostic information on diseases.
Role type
Histotechnologist
Builds
Diagnostic histology slides and processed tissue specimens
Domain
Clinical pathology / Histology
Required skills
Histology specimen preparation, Tissue processing, Paraffin embedding, Microtome operation, Slide mounting and staining, Gross and microscopic examination, Quality control monitoring, Troubleshooting laboratory equipment, Chemical solution preparation
Preferred skills
Frozen section preparation, Bone specimen processing, New product evaluation
Technologies
Rotary microtome, Tissue processor, Microscope
Responsibilities
Process and prepare routine and non-routine tissue specimens for microscopic analysis; Embed tissues in paraffin blocks and section them; Mount and stain slides with chemical solutions; Perform gross and microscopic quality control examinations of slides; Troubleshoot tissue processing equipment and adjust protocols; Maintain laboratory quality control standards.
