Histotechnician
Job Description
A Histotechnician prepares and analyzes tissue specimens for microscopic examination, playing a vital role in diagnosis and treatment planning in healthcare. Key responsibilities include embedding, sectioning, and staining tissues, ensuring quality control. Essential skills include attention to detail, proficiency in laboratory techniques, and teamwork. Typically working in labs, they collaborate with pathologists and laboratory technologists. Career progression may lead to supervisory roles, specialized certifications, or advancement into histopathology or research areas.