National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
Histologic Assistant
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Overview
Job Summary
Prepares tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, mounting on glass slides and staining for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist. Responsibilities
Receives, records, and accessions specimens of tissues from surgical or diagnostic cases and from autopsies. Fixes tissues in fixing solutions for prescribed length of time. Dehydrates tissue sections by immersion in alcohol baths. Impregnates sections with paraffin. Dehydrates, clears, and impregnates tissue using automated tissue processor as necessary. Imbeds tissues in paraffin for sectioning. Cuts and stains thin sections of specimens. Mounts and labels stained specimens on microscope slides. Performs variety of duties including tissue fixation techniques, processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining. Examines sample of stained slides with microscope to ascertain that results are satisfactory. Follows established procedures for handling and processing slides. Prepares and maintains needed solutions and reagents.
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Job Summary
Prepares tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, mounting on glass slides and staining for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist. Responsibilities
Receives, records, and accessions specimens of tissues from surgical or diagnostic cases and from autopsies. Fixes tissues in fixing solutions for prescribed length of time. Dehydrates tissue sections by immersion in alcohol baths. Impregnates sections with paraffin. Dehydrates, clears, and impregnates tissue using automated tissue processor as necessary. Imbeds tissues in paraffin for sectioning. Cuts and stains thin sections of specimens. Mounts and labels stained specimens on microscope slides. Performs variety of duties including tissue fixation techniques, processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining. Examines sample of stained slides with microscope to ascertain that results are satisfactory. Follows established procedures for handling and processing slides. Prepares and maintains needed solutions and reagents.
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