Validates specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type and size and prioritizes workload according to
handling protocols defined in section manuals within the established turnaround times.
• Processes specimens using the tissue processor and knows the correct order of solutions and programs for each type of
processing.
• Embeds tissues and sections at least blocks/hour on the microtome to the correct thickness; makes the correct number
of sections and slides for each specimen or block type. No more than one documented complaint from a pathologist
related to poor quality.
• Performs routine staining procedures, AFB, MSN, Gram, and Oro, on mounted tissue sections or body fluid preparations for
the demonstration of specific tissue elements or microorganisms according to section procedures. Prioritizes and multitasks
staining procedures to provide more timely, productive processing.
• Coverslips at a minimal rate of slides/min; lab...