Histology Technician II, ANPA Surgical Pathology, 40hr, Day
Core
Performs histopathologic slide preparation, tissue processing, and specialized staining for surgical and diagnostic tissue diagnosis in an anatomic pathology laboratory.
Role type
Histology Technician II (Anatomic Pathology)
Builds
Histopathologic slides for microscopic examination by surgeons and pathologists
Domain
Healthcare / Anatomic Pathology / Histotechnology
Required skills
Microtomy techniques, Frozen section techniques, Tissue fixation, Special stains, Immunohistochemistry, Laboratory safety protocols, Specimen accessioning, Equipment calibration, Quality control procedures
Preferred skills
ASCP certification, Associate degree in related field, 60 college credits in biology and chemistry
Technologies
Microtome, Staining equipment, Histographic displays, Laboratory instrumentation
Responsibilities
Process, embed, section, and stain paraffin blocks; Prepare frozen sections for rapid tissue diagnosis; Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment; Perform quality control on procedures; Interpret histographic displays and label specimens
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
