Histotechnologist / Histotechnician Skills Checklist
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1. No Experience 2. Requires Supervision 3. Proficient 4. Can Teach Others
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Free Standing Lab
Reference Lab
Specialty Lab
Tissue Processing
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Histology Universal Precautions
Routine Processing Schedule
GI Processing Schedule
Microwave Processing
Frozen Section Processing
Bone Decal
Bone Marrow Processing & Decal
Follow Recommended Protocol for Sample
Processor Quality Control & Maintenance
Embedding
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Embedding Skin
Embedding Large Specimens
Embedding GI Specimens
Embedding on Edge
Embedding on End
Special Embedding Instructions
Removing Foreign Objects as Allowed by Protocol
Embedding Quality Control & Maintenance
Microtomy
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Automated Microtome
Manual Microtome
Microtomy of Hard Tissue
Microtomy of Fatty Tissue
Microtomy of Frozen Sections
Microtome Quality Control & Maintenance
Immunohistochemistry
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Manual
Automated
Purchased Antibodies
Antibody Aliquot
Multiple Chromogens
Protocols per Instrument
Protocols per Hand
Maintain Supply Inventory
IHC Stainers
Quality Control & Maintenance
Record Keeping/Maintenance
Routine/Special Stains
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Automated H & E
Manual H & E
Connective Tissue
Fungal
Microorganism
Pigment/Mineral
Automated Special Stains
Manual Special Stains
Special Staining Quality Control
Coverslipping
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Automated
Manual
Instrumentation
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Thin Prep Processor
Sure Path
Focal Point Imaging
Cytospin
CoPath
Sakura Tissue Processor
Leika PELORIS
Ventana Tissue Processor
Thermo Scientific Processor
Pathos Processor
Lab Information Systems
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Cerner
Epic
Meditech
Sunquest
Digital Imaging
Undertaking
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The Information I Provided is True & Accurate
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