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Histotechnologist. DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT. HISTOTECHNOLGOST- perform more complex task than a histologist. Act as section supervisor Teach students Complex Analyses. Area of Specialization- Histechologist. HISTOCHEMISTRY ELECTRON MICROSCOPY IMMUNOFLURESCENCE. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION.
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Histotechnologist DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT
HISTOTECHNOLGOST-perform more complex task than a histologist • Act as section supervisor • Teach students • Complex Analyses
Area of Specialization- Histechologist • HISTOCHEMISTRY • ELECTRON MICROSCOPY • IMMUNOFLURESCENCE
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION • Currently, there is no licensure or certification requirement for employment • Voluntary certification is offered by ASCP organization
WORKING ENVIROMENT • Most work in a large hospital • Government agency • Industrial Laboratories • Usually work 40 hours week DAY SHIFT
Length of Training • First-Bachelor Degree plus • One Years of laboratory training on Histo. from a accredited institutes • Most are Hospital based
Education Programs in the Area • No program in the San Antonio Area • Methodist Hospital (Houston)-C • St Luke Episcopal Hospital (Houston)-C • University Of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer Center- Houston- • BAMC-C
Job Outlook and Salaries • Job Outlook
Professional Associations http://www.ascp.org http://www.nsh.org