Position Summary:  Processes and prepares anatomical and cytology specimens for examination by the Pathologist. 

Position Requirements:

Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program Or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree and one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years OR one year of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years. Or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree, and successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military histotechnician training course*** within the last ten years. Registered Histotechnician HT (ASCP) or have completed a NAACLS accredited histology program and have eligibility to take the registry exam.  Successful passing of the HT (ASCP) exam within 1 year of hire. Experience with histological instrumentation Practiced communication skills Professional demeanor