The Histotechnician is responsible for performing routine histopathological taskss including microtomy, embedding, immunohistochemistry and special staining procedures in preparing specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
- Accession all Anatomic Pathology specimens in laboratory computer system.
- Process Cytology specimens including all pap smears and non-gyn specimens.
- Embed tissue for microtomy.
- Cut routine paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtomy and processing of tissue. Perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain tissue, clides and blocks.
- Process Cytology specimens including all pap smears and non-gyn specimens.
- Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.