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DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT. HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN. 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. Most work in a large hospital
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DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN
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
Most work in a large hospital Government agency Industrial Laboratories Usually work 40 hours week DAY SHIFT WORKING ENVIROMENT
12 Month hospital-based on the job training or • Associate Degree at Community College Length of Training
Currently, there is no licensure or certification requirement for employment Voluntary certification is offered by ASCP organization LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
ACCD-ST PHILLIP’S COLLEGE-C • BAMC- SAN ANTONIO-C • SETON MEDICAL CENTER –AUSTIN-C Education Programs in the Area
Job Outlook and Salaries • Job Outlook
http://wwwascoporg http://www.nsh.org Professional Associations