Histology Technicians

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Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Responsibilities

Prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display.

Collect biological specimens from patients.

Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.

Maintain medical laboratory equipment.

Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.

Tasks On The Job

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.
Freeze tissue specimens.
Maintain laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.
Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.

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