Education:
Histotechnologists
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What they do:
Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.
On the job, you would:
- Compile and maintain records of preventive maintenance and instrument performance checks according to schedule and regulations.
- Compile materials for distribution to pathologists, such as surgical working drafts, requisitions, and slides.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
Job Details
Responsibilities
Maintain repair or maintenance records.
Distribute supplies to workers.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Analyze laboratory findings.
Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepare medications or medical solutions.
Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Supervise technical medical personnel.
Train medical providers.