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Job Description
Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2011.03
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians
- Pathology Supervisor
- Histotechnologist Supervisor
- Histotechnologist
- Histology Technologist
- Histology Technician
- Histology Specialist
- Histologic Technician
- Facility Manager, Histology
- Clinical Laboratory Manager
- Charge Histotechnologist
- Histologic Aide
- Certified Histologic Technician
Tasks for “Histotechnician”
- Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy.
- Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
- Supervise histology laboratory activities.
- Freeze tissue specimens.
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
- Maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Perform electron microscopy or mass spectrometry to analyze specimens.
- Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
- Prepare or use prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research or diagnostic purposes.
- Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
- Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
- Teach students or other staff.
- Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Related Technology & Tools
- Tissue block storage drawers
- Knife sharpeners
- Histology glass knives
- Cryostat microtomes
- Slide dryers
- Tissue flotation baths
- Paraffin microtomes
- Laser microtomes
- Back sledge microtomes
- Automated tissue sectioning systems
- Laboratory microwave ovens
- Cytocentrifuges
- Specimen freezers
- Histology diamond knives
- Drying ovens
- Water baths
- Ultramicrotomes
- Anti-roll plates
- Vibratomes
- Automated coverslippers
- Slide stainers
- Tissue processors
- pH meters
- Microscope slide drawers
- Saw microtomes
- Incubators
- Sled microtomes
- Laboratory refrigerators
- Label printers
- Rotary microtomes
- Staining dishes
- Tissue embedding equipment
- Electronic laboratory balances
- Desktop computers
- Clinical freezing microtomes
- Manual tissue choppers
- Staining trays
- Microsoft Excel
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Cerner Millennium
- Specimen labeling system software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- MEDITECH software
- Laboratory information system LIS
- Brady Specimen Labeling System