Job Description
Histotechnician
Centralus Health Mission
Our mission is to deliver high-quality care; empower our teams to success and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Job Summary
A Histotechnician prepares and processes surgical and cytology specimens to produce high-quality microscopic slides for diagnosis by the pathologist. Responsibilities may also include gross examination of uncomplicated specimens and participation in postmortem examinations. This role performs standardized laboratory procedures with minimal supervision, exercises independent judgment, and contributes to high standards of quality, safety, and customer service.
Essential Job Functions
Centralus Health Mission
Our mission is to deliver high-quality care; empower our teams to success and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Job Summary
A Histotechnician prepares and processes surgical and cytology specimens to produce high-quality microscopic slides for diagnosis by the pathologist. Responsibilities may also include gross examination of uncomplicated specimens and participation in postmortem examinations. This role performs standardized laboratory procedures with minimal supervision, exercises independent judgment, and contributes to high standards of quality, safety, and customer service.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform accurate embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping of anatomic pathology specimens.
- Process specimens for additional studies (e.g., special stains, immunohistochemistry, and send-out testing) as reques...