Histotechnologist

Summary:

Under the general supervision of a laboratory manager and in accordance with established policies and procedures prepares specimens of human body tissue and body fluids for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist in order to provide diagnostic information on diseases from surgical and post-mortem tissue specimens. Processes and prepares specimens for routine and some non-routine procedures.

Responsibilities:
Performs routine and non-routine specimen preparation in accordance with established policies and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation and analysis by placing in tissue processor embedding in paraffin blocks sectioning with a rotary microtome mounting onto glass slides and staining with the proper chemical solutions. Coverslips and labels all slides prepared. Delivers slides as instructed.



Identifies and selects techniques to most effectively process and prepare unusual or delic...