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Histology Technicians - 29-2012.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Clinical Histology Technician (Clinical Histology Tech)
Histologic Technician (HT)
Histologist
Histology Consultant

Histology Coordinator
Histology Technician (HT)
Histotechnician

SOC Occupation Groups

29-0000	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2000	Health Technologists and Technicians
29-2010	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
29-2012.00	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
29-2012.01	Histology Technicians

Related Occupations

19-4021.00	Biological Technicians
29-2011.00	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
29-2011.01	Cytogenetic Technologists
29-2011.04	Histotechnologists
29-2012.00	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
29-2031.00	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
29-2032.00	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Bright Outlook
29-2034.00	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
29-2055.00	Surgical Technologists
31-9097.00	Phlebotomists

Tasks

Archive diagnostic material, such as histologic slides and blocks.
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks, or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
Freeze tissue specimens.
Load slides onto staining equipment.
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.
Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.

Detailed Work Activities

Collect biological specimens from patients.
Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepare materials for preservation, storage, or display.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Aerospace Medical Service (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Cytotechnologist (Navy - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)

Health Services Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Histopathology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology (Space Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology Apprentice (Space Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology Craftsman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology Helper (Space Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology Journeyman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Histopathology Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Hospital Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Medical Administration Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Medical Laboratory (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Pathologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist, Cytology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist, Dermatology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist, Forensic (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist, Gynecology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist, Hematology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist, Neuropathology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist, Pediatric (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist, Pediatrics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Pathologist, Transfusion Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Histotechnologist