Job Description
Under the direction of a pathologist or a qualified medical professional, prepares human tissue and bodily fluid specimens by treating the specimens with chemicals, slicing and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist. Preparation process may include sectioning, reagent and other treatment, slide placement, and dying. Places specimens using fixation, dehydration, clearing and/or impregnation by embedding, in a suitable media. Uses judgment to adapt for tissue types, uses chemicals and dyes to stain sections in order to demonstrate various pathological conditions.
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Certification as a Histotechnologist, HTL (ASCP or equivalent) and/or per state requirements preferred
+ Completion of a CAHEA accredited histotechnology program; or Associate's degree preferred
+ One year of experience in histopathology strongly preferred
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if ...
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Certification as a Histotechnologist, HTL (ASCP or equivalent) and/or per state requirements preferred
+ Completion of a CAHEA accredited histotechnology program; or Associate's degree preferred
+ One year of experience in histopathology strongly preferred
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if ...