Histotechnician
Core
Prepares surgical and autopsy specimen materials for clinical diagnosis and assists pathologists with complex histological procedures.
Role type
Histotechnician
Builds
Histological slides and processed tissue specimens for pathology diagnosis
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tissue processing, Microtomy, Automated tissue processors, Staining, Digital slide scanning, Quality control, Instrument maintenance, Anatomy knowledge, Pathology knowledge, Medical terminology
Preferred skills
Muscle biopsy handling, Limited IHC responsibilities, Barcoding
Responsibilities
Identify, prepare, and process tissue specimens according to SOPs; Operate automated tissue processors, microtomy, and stainers; Conduct quality control and performance improvement activities; Recognize and correct instrument malfunctions; Provide clinical orientation and training to new employees/students; Prioritize work to respond to workload and STAT requests.
