Histotechnician / Histotechnologist

The Histotechnologist works with general direction from supervisory personnel. Responsibilities include performing technical histology tasks and procedures to include tissue embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, equipment preventative maintenance, quality control, inventory, accessioning, slide scanning, and other histology related duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a histotechnologist for a specific area/section of the laboratory or rotates in all sections/areas as needed.
• Prepares tissue obtained from surgical and autopsy sources, as directed, by processing in tissue processors; embeds in paraffin; cuts sections by microtome; mounts on slide; identifies by number; stains by Hematoxylin and Eosin, or appropriate stains; dehydrates; and clears and coverslips using standard procedures.
• Performs procedures as required following outlines in procedure manuals, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail.
• Assures proper functioning, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Maintains all required records, logs, charts, and files.
• Prepares various required solutions as necessary following standard formulas and measurements; troubleshoots methods, procedures, and instruments as needed according to departmental procedures.
• Monitors and maintains adequate inventory for daily testing routine.
• Performs quality control using established protocols.
• Performs other duties as required or as directed.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Histotechnician: Associate Degree or successful completion of certified program for laboratory accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP).
• Histotechnologist: Bachelor of Science degree and certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or at minimum must have 60 college credits to include twelve science credits (six chemistry; six biology).
• One year of laboratory training or experience.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.