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Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians - 29-2011.03
Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.
- Histologic Technician
- Histotechnologist
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- 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.
- Freeze tissue specimens.
- Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
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- 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.
- Freeze tissue specimens.
- Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
- Maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.
- Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
- Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
- Perform electron microscopy or mass spectrometry to analyze specimens.
- Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy.
- Prepare or use prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research or diagnostic purposes.
- Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
- Supervise histology laboratory activities.
- Teach students or other staff.
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