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Career: Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians
Job Description
Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Mount tissue specimens on glass slides. |
100
|
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes. |
100
|
Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes. |
100
|
Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax. |
100
|
Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements. |
100
|
Maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths. |
100
|
Prepare or use prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research or diagnostic purposes. |
92
|
Freeze tissue specimens. |
92
|
Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy. |
88
|
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases. |
87
|
Supervise histology laboratory activities. |
79
|
Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples. |
79
|
Teach students or other staff. |
25
|
Perform electron microscopy or mass spectrometry to analyze specimens. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
74
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
73
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
69
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
68
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
67
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
63
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
63
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
63
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
62
|
Processing Information
|
62
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
61
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
59
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
57
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
57
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
55
|
Getting Information
|
54
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
53
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
52
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
52
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
52
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
52
|
Thinking Creatively
|
51
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
50
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
49
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
48
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
46
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
46
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
45
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
45
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
45
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
43
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
43
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
42
|
Interacting With Computers
|
41
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
39
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
39
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
38
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
36
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
20
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
20
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
19
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|