Histology Technologist (Histotechnologist, HTL)

Responsibilities

• Stain slides via routine stains, immunostains, and special stains
• Prepare a wide variety of special stained slides requiring many complex and delicate processes
• Perform a variety of extremely difficult, delicate, and complex tissue tests
• Perform sectioning of tissue with the use of a clinical microtome
• Perform routine and multiple staining of tissue sections including careful timing and counterstaining
• Perform cover slipping of slides and prepare tissue for electron microscopic study
• Label slides for final microscopic examination
• Perform administrative tasks related to the position such as maintaining records, receiving of patient specimens, labeling of slides and answering telephone inquiries
• Performs other duties as assigned relating to the responsibilities of a Histology Technologist

Qualifications

• An Bachelor-level degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution
• ASCP professional certification or equivalent Nationally-recognized Histology Technologist certification or categorical certification in histopathology
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years (2-3 years in an acute care setting is preferred)
• Experience in U.S. Government facilities in preferred