Histotechnologist II

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Histology laboratory manager, performs a wide variety of laboratory tests and procedures of moderate complexity (histology and immunohistochemistry), as defined by CLIA '88, in a diagnostic laboratory. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and records results. Duties include performing microtomy on various types of surgical specimens, and tissue preparation of frozen sections.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Histotechnologist II
Department: Pathology Lab
Schedule: 40 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine and special paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Prepare equipment for processing, embedding, cutting, complex staining, and mounting tissue.
• Perform muscle biopsies, nerve biopsies, histochemical and other histopathological laboratory tests and examinations to obtain...