Prepares microscopic slides of tissue and bone marrow for pathological study. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous materials.
Incumbents work with greater independence and are given more complex assignments.
Determines appropriate method and processes tissue samples by dehydration, embedding, cutting, staining, special staining procedures, decalcification, frozen section freezing microtome method and frozen section cryostat method. This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not intended to determine specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.