Histology Technologist

About This Role

Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. Operate laboratory equipment to process tissue specimens and ensure sample quality for study.

Responsibilities

• Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologist
• Operate laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by pathologist
• Prepare slides of specimens, using specified stain to enhance visibility under mircroscope
• Examine slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements
• Prepare sections of human tissue for immediate examination, using rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue specimen received from surgery
• Sample approved gross speciments taking adequate sections for the pathologist to reach a diagnosis

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience