Histotechnologist
- Perfect for those passionate about health and disease research through tissue analysis.
- Play a crucial role in diagnosing diseases by preparing tissue samples for pathologists.
- Unique opportunity to solve technical challenges and contribute to medical research.
💰 Earn $85K-$141K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- 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.
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
- Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Operations Monitoring
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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Histotechnologist
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