Full time, Full Time
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS, USA
locations
Kansas City, KS
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
R-25051
Position Title
Histotechnologist
Bell Hospital
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Position Summary / Career Interest:
Histotechnologist are members of the laboratory team who prepare tissue specimens for evaluation by preparing glass stained slides of human tissue for microscopic examination. A Pathologist then uses these complex techniques to establish and confirm a patient diagnosis. The tasks performed by the histotechnologist require patience, mechanical ability and a strong knowledge of the biological sciences. There are five intricate steps which include: 1) Grossing/Fixation, 2) Processing, 3) Embedding, 4)Sectioning and 5) Staining; each an integral part of the histotechnologists' job. Additional duties may include Immunohistochemistry and Digital Imaging.
Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical...