Histotechnologists
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.
9 alternate job titles:
Clinical Lab Manager (Clinical Laboratory Manager)
Histocompatibility Technologist
Histologist
Histology Lab Manager (Histology Laboratory Manager)
Histology Specialist
Histology Technologist
Histotechnician
Histotechnologist
Mohs Technician (Micrographically Oriented Histographic Surgery Technician)
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Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical laboratory equipment. | Maintenance |
| Distribute supplies to workers. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis. | General |
| Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions. | General |
| Prepare medications or medical solutions. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Analyze laboratory findings. | Analysis |
| Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems. | Analysis |
| Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples. | Analysis |
| Supervise technical medical personnel. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Brady Specimen Labeling System | Label making software |
| Cerner Millennium | Medical software |
| Laboratory information system LIS | Medical software |
| Presentation software | Presentation software |
| Specimen labeling system software | Label making software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Histotechnologist | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
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