Histotechnologists & Histologic Technicians
Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.
Also called: Histologic Technician, Histology Specialist, Histology Technician, Histotechnologist
Knowledge:
- customer service
- management
Skills:
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
- read and understand what is written
- listen and understand what people say
- see hidden patterns
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
- notice when problems happen
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Technology:
- Brady Specimen Labeling System
- Specimen labeling system software
- Laboratory information system LIS
- MEDITECH software
