Prepare tissue specimens for and/or conduct histological examinations and analyses.

Prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis; maintain laboratory equipment and records.

Under direct supervision, prepare tissue for microscopic analysis.

Receive and accession specimens; fix, process and embed tissues; record complete patient information either manually or by computer; 

Prepare specimens by frozen section methods; 

Cut thin sections of specimens, using various types of microtomes; mount, stain, and label slides; 

Perform special stain techniques; assess completed work prior to distribution; 

Prepare reagents, dyes and solutions in accordance with standard procedures; 

Maintain laboratory equipment, records and files; 

Enter to the computer patient and specimen information from pathology requisition slips; verify completed work via the computer; 

Perform related duties as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Completion of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) approved school 

  Two years of experience in histologic technique. 

OR 

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.