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9916
HISTOPATHOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Nature of Work
Under direct supervision of the pathologist, performs
technical work at the full-performance level, assisting in the
removal of tissue samples to be examined. Prepares tissue sample
sections for examination. Stores or disposes of slides and/or
gross tissue utilizing proper safety precautions. Maintains logs
of every case. Maintains machines, work area and supplies. Per
forms related work as required.
Examples of Work
Processes tissue samples, embeds samples in paraffin blocks,
sections, mounts sections on slides, dries and stains slides
and places slides in properly labeled container.
Sharpens blades for microtome, maintains frosting on boning
plates, and cleans, oils and lubricates all machinery.
Changes or filters solutions at proper intervals, prepares
special stains as requested; washes staining dishes and
glassware and cleans work areas.
Inventories and orders laboratory supplies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of histologic techniques and practices.
Knowledge of basic inventory and record-keeping procedures.
Ability to organize and carry out assignments independently.
Minimum Qualifications
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Certified as a Histologic Technician by the National Society
for Histology, Board of Registry,
OR
Successful completion of a CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health,
Education and Accreditation) accredited Histotechnology
program,
OR
Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter
hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited
college or university including six semester hours (9 quarter
hours) in chemistry and six semester hours ( 9 quarter hours)
in biology, AND one year full-time acceptable experience in
histopathology within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the
American Board of
Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or eligible), or an appropriately certified medical scientist,
OR
High School graduation (or equivalent) AND two years full
time acceptable experience in histopathology, within the last
ten years, under the supervision of a pathologist (certified
by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or
eligible), an appropriately certified medical scientist.
Established: 8/20/92
Effective:
9/15/92