Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Histotechnologist or Histologic Technician to prepare histologic slides and assist in research studies. The candidate will be responsible for mounting tissue specimens, teaching, cutting tissue sections, conducting histochemistry procedures, and managing computerized laboratory equipment. Strong skills in science and active listening are necessary, along with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and laboratory information systems. This position is in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
• Teach students or other staff.
• Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes.
• Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy.
• Operate computerized laboratory equipment to prepare tissue samples.
• Examine slides under microscopes to meet laboratory requirements.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Monitoring

Science

Active Learning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Spreadsheet software

MEDITECH software

Presentation software

Cerner Millennium

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

What Does it Take to Be a Histotechnologist or Histologic Technician?

Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.

Responsibilities

• Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
• Teach students or other staff.
• Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes.
• Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy.
• Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
• Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.

Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.

Tools & Technologies Used by Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Spreadsheet software
• MEDITECH software
• Presentation software
• Cerner Millennium
• Laboratory information system (LIS)

Types of Histotechnologist or Histologic Technician Jobs

• Histotechnologist
• Histotechnologist Supervisor
• Charge Histotechnologist
• Histologic Aide
• Clinical Laboratory Manager