Histotechnician ASCP
UNC Health Care • Hendersonville, NC • Posted June 29, 2026
About the Role
**Description**
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Summary:
The Histology Technician prepares tissue and fluidic specimen samples for microscopic examination and analysis by a pathologist.
Responsibilities:
• Receives specimens, maintaining traceability and clear recordkeeping. Ensures proper specimen identification and labeling.
• Prepares tissue samples to reveal specific structural details for microscopic examination by pathologist:
o Orients and embeds samples in liquid wax.
o Cuts tissue samples to appropriate thickness using microtome.
o Mounts specimens on slides.
o Stains tissues with Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E).
• Prepares cytological specimens to reveal specific cellular details for microscopic examination by pathologist. Centrifuges fluid samples to determine cellularity of sample and select appropriate...
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Histology Technician prepares tissue and fluidic specimen samples for microscopic examination and analysis by a pathologist.
Responsibilities:
• Receives specimens, maintaining traceability and clear recordkeeping. Ensures proper specimen identification and labeling.
• Prepares tissue samples to reveal specific structural details for microscopic examination by pathologist:
o Orients and embeds samples in liquid wax.
o Cuts tissue samples to appropriate thickness using microtome.
o Mounts specimens on slides.
o Stains tissues with Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E).
• Prepares cytological specimens to reveal specific cellular details for microscopic examination by pathologist. Centrifuges fluid samples to determine cellularity of sample and select appropriate...