Histology Tech Trainee, Laboratory F

Histology Tech Trainee, Laboratory 1.0F ) (1610818)

Performs Histology procedures which may include; specimen processing, tissue sectioning, slide preparation, and routine and special staining.

• On‑job training
• At least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry
• Or an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry AND one year full‑time acceptable experience in a histopathology accredited laboratory within the last ten years (this position will fulfill this requirement)

• Current ASCP or equivalent registry as a Histologic Technician
• On‑job training for 12 months to give candidates 'registry eligible' status

• Exposed to hazards of handling diseased organs and tissues
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne disease
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals
• Subject to cuts from microtome knives

• Prolonged sitting, stooping or standing over extended periods of time

• Good visual perception and close range vision

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