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Position Summary

• Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human tissue for evaluation.

Principal Accountabilities

• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

Education

• High School Diploma

Licenses and Certification

• N/A

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience Preferred

Physical Activities

• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds which can be modified

• Role Specific Responsibilities
  • FIXATION
    • Tissue Identification
    • Parameters (e.g., pH, time, temperature)
    • Reagents
    • Selection, preparation, and use of fixatives for various applications
    • Troubleshooting/problem solving of fixation artifacts
  • PROCESSING
    • Selection, preparation, and use of decalcification reagents
    • Selection of appropriate processing methods (e.g., routine histology, immunohistochemistry, cytology)
    • Operation and maintenance of a tissue processor
  • EMBEDDING / MICROTOMY
    • Tissue identification and orientation for embedding
    • Operation and maintenance of an embedding center
    • Microtomy (e.g., paraffin, frozen)
    • Operation and maintenance of a microtome / water bath and cryostat
  • STAINING
    • Selection of appropriate control material
    • Reagent preparation
    • Operation and maintenance of staining equipment
    • Mounting and coverslipping procedures
    • Identification of tissue structures and their staining characteristics
    • Routine staining (i.e., H&E)
    • Special staining (e.g., carbohydrates and amyloid, connective tissue, microorganisms, pigments and minerals)
  • LABORATORY OPERATIONS
    • Operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective action for equipment
    • Troubleshooting
    • Quality control
    • Application of laboratory safety protocols

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

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