How do they match: Histotechnologists

  • Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.

  • Prepare or use prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research or diagnostic purposes.
  • Prepare substances, such as reagents and dilution, and stains for histological specimens according to protocols.
  • Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
  • Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
  • Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy.
  • Resolve problems with laboratory equipment and instruments, such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.

  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
  • Supervise technical medical personnel.
  • Train medical providers.