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Histotechnologist
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$24.01 an hour
Full-time
- Under the general supervision of a laboratory manager and in accordance with established policies and procedures, prepares specimens of human body tissue and body fluids for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist in order to provide diagnostic information on diseases from surgical and post-mortem tissue specimens.
- Prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation and analysis by placing in tissue processor, embedding in paraffin blocks, sectioning with a rotary microtome, mounting onto glass slides and staining with the proper chemical solutions.
- Evaluates effects of tissue processing system shutdown on tissue samples utilizing knowledge of time required to adequately fix varying sizes and types of tissue specimens.
- Determines and implements most effective and timely alternative for specimen processing accordingly.
- Associates degree in Applied Science or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
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