**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

**Job Summary / Purpose:**

Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology; acts as a technical resource for the department.

**Essential Key Job Responsibilities:**

1. Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
2. Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.
3. Ability to assess and make decisions for proper handling and processing of specimens wit...