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**LOCATION** **: ROPER HOSPITAL**

**HOURS** **: 3:30pm - 7:30pm, Monday - Friday**

***Prefer embedding and cutting experience***

**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**

The Lab Histotechnician prepares tissue samples for microscopic exam and diagnosis by processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping. Under the supervision of the manager and the technical guidance of the lead technologist, prepares and maintains solutions for the processors and for staining, as well as performs and monitors quality control to ensure quality slides.

**Essential Job Functions**

+ Processes, embeds, and cuts tissue specimens.
+ Performs grossing and routine and special staining.
+ Receives tissue and checks all requisitions and specimens for accuracy.
+ Sends out tissue or slides to reference labs as requested by the physician.