Histopathology Technician

Urgently Required

Histopathology Technician for Megsan Diagnostics – Hyderabad

Job Description

1. Retrieves specimens from the Surgery Department
2. Receives specimens for other cases when delivered to the Laboratory
3. Sorts specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology log
4. Embeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalin
5. Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin,
cutting tissue sections, and staining of slides
6. Prepares solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards written procedures
7. Operates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in proper state of readiness, cleanliness,
and sharpens and hone microtome knives
8. Records number of tissue blocks verifying proper identification and label
9. Performs and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for
replacements as required