Histology Technicians
- Health Science
Tasks
What tasks do Histology Technicians perform?
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.
Knowledge
What do Histology Technicians need to know?
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Skills
What skills do Histology Technicians need?
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