Histology Technicians
Histologic Technician, Histology Technician
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Medical Laboratory Specialist; Pathologist
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Cytotechnologist; Histopathology Technician; Hospital Corpsman; Medical Laboratory Technician; Pathologist
Histopathology; Histopathology Apprentice; Histopathology Craftsman; Histopathology Helper; Histopathology Journeyman
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.
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Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Cerner Millennium
- MEDITECH software
Label making software
- Brady Specimen Labeling System
- Specimen labeling system software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
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Job Outlook
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