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Career Overview: Histologic Technician - Roles, Training, and Job Outlook

A histologic technician, also known as a histologist, specializes in preparing slides of body tissue for microscopic examination. Utilizing freezing and cutting techniques, they prepare and stain tissue samples for pathologists and cytotechnologists. Most technicians work in hospitals, government agencies, or industrial laboratories, typically on a day shift, with a standard 40-hour workweek. Training consists of 12 months of hospital-based experience or an Associate Degree from a community college. While licensure is not required, voluntary certification may be obtained through ASCP.

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Career Overview: Histologic Technician - Roles, Training, and Job Outlook

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  1. DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN

  2. Histologist prepare slides of body tissue for microscopic exam Use freezing and cutting techniques to prepare body tissue Mount and stain the body tissue for the Pathologist and Cytotechnologist to view DUTIES

  3. Most work in a large hospital Government agency Industrial Laboratories Usually work 40 hours week DAY SHIFT WORKING ENVIROMENT

  4. 12 Month hospital-based on the job training or • Associate Degree at Community College Length of Training

  5. Currently, there is no licensure or certification requirement for employment Voluntary certification is offered by ASCP organization LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

  6. ACCD-ST PHILLIP’S COLLEGE-C • BAMC- SAN ANTONIO-C • SETON MEDICAL CENTER –AUSTIN-C Education Programs in the Area

  7. Job Outlook and Salaries • Job Outlook

  8. http://wwwascoporg http://www.nsh.org Professional Associations

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