Histology Technician

The Histotechnician is responsible for performing routine histopathological tasks including microtomy, embedding, cryotomy, immunohistochemistry and special staining procedures to prepare specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Key duties include cutting paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue, preparing equipment and reagents, performing staining techniques, and maintaining tissue samples, slides, and blocks. They also conduct Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external standards, evaluating specimen acceptability. Qualifications include certification as a Histotechnician (HT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), along with an Associate’s Degree in a related or biological science field. Skills required include attention to detail, knowledge of histological techniques, and compliance with regulatory protocols. The role offers a sign-on bonus for external candidates based on experience.