# Non-Certified Histo Technician

- **Company:** Mosaic Life Care
- **Published:** Jul 16, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Missouri
- **Setting:** Hospital
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## About

The Histotechnician (non-certified) works under the supervision of the Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) or Histologic Technician HT (ASCP) and Director to prepare cytology/pathology slides for examination by the pathologists, maintain the records of these examinations, and monitor the supplies and reagents as necessary.

## Responsibilities

- Embed, section, make cassettes and label tissues for examination by the Pathologist.
- Perform computer operations necessary to enter patient information, charge for procedures, test and enter diagnosis.
- Prepare, and maintain the quality of cytology/pathology blocks, slide stains and reagents.
- Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the area and frozen section room. Picks up specimens from surgery, GI Lab and areas as needed.
- Keep the area clean and orderly.
- Take telephone calls and prepare specimens for send out.
- Complete competence listing as given by department lead.
- Maintain files of tissue blocks and slides.
- Other duties as assigned

**Education**

- H.S. Diploma or equivalent - Required
- 12 hours combined of college credit hours in Biology and Chemistry within the past 8 years - Required

**Work Experience**

- 1 Year - Laboratory experience - Required
- 2 Years - histology clinical laboratory experience - Preferred

**Licenses and Certifications**

- Histotechnician (HT) - Required within 2 years of Hire OR
- Histotechnologist (HTL) - Required with 2 years of Hire
- 12-14 months of clinical training/on-boarding period - Required

## Qualifications

**Skills and Abilities**

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

- Precise hand/ eye coordination is necessary to prepare and process slides.
- Ability to read, write, count, and reason required.
- Ability to bend, stoop and lift 30-40 pounds
- Familiarity with human anatomy

Interpersonal Skills

- Effective communication skills and ability to interact with patients, staff, visitors, physicians, etc.
- Must work well as a team member.

Essential Physical Requirements

- Should be able to walk and stand to work in the area.

Essential Mental Abilities

- Ability to follow rules instructions such as procedures for processing specimens.

Essential Sensory Requirements

- Ability to see and to distinguish color.

Exposure to Hazards

- Infectious body fluids, hazardous chemicals and fumes.

Other Skills and Abilities

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