Histotechnologists
Health Science · Diagnostic Services
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Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Reading Comprehension3.8
- Critical Thinking3.5
- Monitoring3.5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.0
- Active Listening3.4
- Speaking3.3
- Active Learning3.1
- Complex Problem Solving3.0
What the work is
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.
- Compile and maintain records of preventive maintenance and instrument performance checks according to schedule and regulations.
- Compile materials for distribution to pathologists, such as surgical working drafts, requisitions, and slides.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
- Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
- Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less5%
- Certificate14%
- Some college5%
- Associate degree19%
- Bachelor's degree48%
- Master's degree10%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.
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