Histotechnologist
Core
Performs frozen section preparations, routine and special stains, immune histochemical stains, and assists with autopsies and gross examination of tissue specimens to enable prompt diagnosis.
Role type
Histotechnologist
Builds
Diagnostic tissue slides and processed specimens for clinical pathology
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Frozen section preparation, tissue embedding, microtomy, histological staining, immune histochemistry, autopsy assistance, specimen organization, gross examination, laboratory safety compliance
Preferred skills
ASCP certification, knowledge of patient growth and development principles
Technologies
Microtomes, staining equipment, medical laboratory instruments
Responsibilities
Perform frozen section preparations ensuring accurate embedding, cutting, and staining; execute routine and special stains including immune histochemical techniques; assist with autopsies and gross examination of specimens; store and dispose of specimens, slides, and blocks in an organized manner; complete daily laboratory procedures with accuracy.
