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Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians

Also known as: Certified Histologic Technician, Charge Histotechnologist, Clinical Laboratory Manager, Histologic Aide, Histologic Technician, Histology Assistant, Histology Laboratory Aide, Histology Specialist, Histology Technician, Histology Technologist

Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist in research studies.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma8%
Some College10%
Post-Secondary Certificate3%
Associate's Degree48%
Bachelor's Degree25%
Master's Degree3%
Level 93%
Level 103%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None10%
3-6 months5%
6 months - 1 year13%
1-2 years43%
2-4 years18%
4-6 years5%
6-8 years3%
8-10 years5%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None3%
Up to 1 month18%
1-3 months15%
3-6 months15%
6 months - 1 year23%
1-2 years18%
2-4 years10%

How AI Impacts Each Task

15 tasks analyzed

Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.

Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes.

Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.

Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.

Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

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