Certified Histotechnician

JOB SUMMARY Cuts, stains, and studies specimens of human tissue to provide data on the functioning of tissues and organs, causes and/or progress of disease, following established standards and practices.# The certified histotechnician performs all procedures required to obtain slides from fixed and unfixed tissue and fluids to enable a pathologist to render a diagnosis.# JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Associates degree or equivalent. Minimum Work Experience 1 year Required Licenses/Certifications #HTL (ASCP) within 6 months of hire Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Designated Driver No OSHA Category 1 - High Risk

JOB SUMMARY

• Cuts, stains, and studies specimens of human tissue to provide data on the functioning of tissues and organs, causes and/or progress of disease, following established standards and practices. The certified histotechnician performs all procedures required to obtain slides from fixed and unfixed tissue and fluids to enable a pathologist to render a diagnosis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education

• Associates degree or equivalent.

• Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year

• Required Licenses/Certifications

• HTL (ASCP) within 6 months of hire

• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Designated Driver

• No

• OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk