HISTOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Processes and prepares pathology specimens to produce quality diagnostic slides for examination by a pathologist. Competent in the performance of routine and special stains.

Essential Job Functions

• Accessions and systematically organizes specimens to safeguard specimen identification and integrity.


• Prepares for and assists in the grossing of specimens (with a pathologist based on location).
  
  
  
  • readies the grossing area in an organized manner to assist the pathologist and efficiently prioritize workflow
  
  
  • supplies materials to the pathologist as needed-gloves, surgical instruments, inks, etc.
  
  
  • accurately documents specimens, blocks and slides
  
  
  • orders blocks, levels, frozen sections, path determinations, photos, flow cytometry tracking, touch preps, special stains and special requests as needed
  
  
  • cleans the grossing station and instruments when the grossing is finished, main...