Education:
Histology Technicians
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What they do:
Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.
On the job, you would:
- Archive diagnostic material, such as histologic slides and blocks.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
Job Details
Responsibilities
Prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.