Histotechnologists & Histologic Technicians
Code: 29-2011.03
Description : Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.
JobTitles : Histologic Technician, Histotechnologist, Histology Technician
Tasks:
- Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
- Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
- Maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.
- Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
- Freeze tissue specimens.
- Prepare or use prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research or diagnostic purposes.
- Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.