Pathology Technician Healthcare Taxonomy Code 246RH0600X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Histology Technicians.
As of today, the following are the total number of Histology Technicians nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Histology Technicians who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
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What do Histology Technicians do?
Histology technicians prepare microscope slides of tissues for pathologists to diagnose diseases, such as cancer.
They process, embed, cut, and stain tissue samples using specialized equipment, creating thin sections for microscopic analysis.
Histology technicians work in clinical labs, hospitals, research facilities, and other medical settings, providing essential support for patient diagnosis and treatment.
Responsibilities
Tissue Processing: Fixing, processing, and preserving tissue samples to ensure proper preservation for analysis.
Embedding: Surrounding the processed tissue with paraffin wax to create a solid block for cutting.
Microtomy: Using a microtome to cut the tissue block into thin slices.
Staining: Applying special stains to the tissue samples to make abnormalities visible for the pathologist to examine under a microscope.
Equipment Maintenance: Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Quality Control: Implementing quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the slides and results.
Safety Procedures: Adhering to strict safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment, in a laboratory environment.
Essential Skills
Technical Skills: Proficiency with laboratory equipment like microtomes and staining devices.
Attention to Detail: Precision is crucial to produce high-quality slides.
Manual Dexterity: Necessary for handling delicate tissue samples and using laboratory equipment.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and correct issues that may affect the quality of the slides.
Scientific Knowledge: Understanding of anatomy, biology, and chemistry.
Environment
Histology technicians primarily work indoors in laboratories, using specialized instruments. They can be found in:
Hospitals and Clinical Pathology Labs: Where they support patient diagnosis and care.
Research Laboratories: Assisting with studies that may involve various samples, not just human or animal tissues.
Other settings: Including doctors’ offices, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies.