How do they match: Histotechnologists

  • Compile materials for distribution to pathologists, such as surgical working drafts, requisitions, and slides.
  • Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
  • Perform electron microscopy or mass spectrometry to analyze specimens.
  • Resolve problems with laboratory equipment and instruments, such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.

  • Distribute supplies to workers.
  • Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.