Histotechnologist

The Histology Laboratory is the receiving and processing point for tissue and cytology specimens taken from surgical and biopsy procedures. Histotechnologists are involved in every step of the specimen preparation and testing required for a pathologist's microscopic evaluation and diagnosis of a patient sample. The Histotechnologist's technical skills include: tissue processing and embedding, preparing tissue sections for microscope slides, routine H&E staining, and performing special stains.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience / training
• Previous work experience in a hospital based clinical histology laboratory setting
• Experience working in a hospital or medical environment
• Ability to work with hazardous materials and chemicals
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible in changing work environment
• Knowledge and ability to operate a ...