Histology Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Histology technician prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination to support accurate diagnosis and patient care.
• Responsibilities include processing, embedding, sectioning, examining, and staining tissue specimens received from surgical pathology, autopsy, hematology, cytology, and research departments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in training Clinical Laboratory Science students, pathology residents, and new employees.
• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory procedures and operations.
• Enter testing information and results into computerized databases.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving equipment, patient results, specimens, and workflow.
• Participate in team-based or individual special projects and assignments.
• Prepare tissue slides through processing, embedding, sectioning, examination, and staining.
• Report test results to healthcare providers.
• Consult and collaborate with healthcare providers regarding test results.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree: Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.
• NAACLS-Accredited Histo technician Program: No prior experience required upon completion.
• ASCP certification is highly preferred but not required.