Histology Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Assists with instruction of Clinical Laboratory Science students, Pathology residents, and new employees.
• Serves as a technical resource.
• Enters testing information into a computerized database.
• Investigates and resolves issues involving equipment, patient results, specimens, and workflow.
• May participate in teams or independently perform special projects and assignments.
• Prepares tissue slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, examining, and staining tissues received
• from surgical pathology, autopsy, hematology, cytology, and research areas.
• Reports test results to healthcare providers.
• Consults and collaborates with healthcare providers regarding test results.

Education Skills & Experience:

• Associate’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Associates Degree in biological, chemical, or related science (with completion CLIA required courses).
• Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program.
• ASCP certification is not required but highly preferred.