Histotechnician - Full Time - Days




Department: CLINICAL LABORATORY



Job Summary

Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and Histotechnology Supervisor, prepares microscopic slides of tissues for examination by the pathologist.


Core Job Responsibilities


+ Performs assigned technical duties such as logging in specimens, changing solutions, instrumentation checks, accurate labeling, filing, changing of reagents/solutions and proper storing and disposing of specimens.

+ Provides assistance to pathologist in cutting of tissue sections and surgical/autopsy specimens for analysis.

+ Assist with preparing slides/specimens/blocks for send outs that are requested by the pathologist for consultation or request from an outside facility for review.

+ Maintains open communication with the Histology Supervisor, Pathologist and Laboratory management. Identifies any unusu...