Histotechnologist

Job description

Position Title Histotechnologist Varies: Bell Hospital: Position Summary / Career Interest: Histotechnologist are members of the laboratory team who prepare tissue specimens for evaluation by preparing glass stained slides of human tissue for microscopic examination. A Pathologist then uses these complex techniques to establish and confirm a patient diagnosis. The tasks performed by the Histotechnologist require patience, mechanical ability and a strong knowledge of the biological sciences. There are five intricate steps which include: 1) Grossing/Fixation, 2) Processing, 3) Embedding, 4)Sectioning and 5) Staining; each an integral part of the histotechnologists' job. Additional duties may include Immunohistochemistry and Digital Imaging. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: - Orient tissue samples during embedding process, performs microtomy, stains tissue samples, and performs manual and automated histochemical stains; may perform Immunohistochemical analysis and digital imaging. - Maintains, operates, troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation. - Has the ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment including, but not limited to,...