Histotechnologists & Histologic Technicians
Also called: Histologic Technician, Histotechnologist, Histology Technician
In the military: see titles from the Air Force or Navy.
What they do:
Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.
On the job, you would:
- Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Visual Understanding
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Label making software
Medical software
Spreadsheet software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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