Histology Technician
Careers
Also called: Histotechnician, Histologic Technician
Job Outlook in Vermont
Medium Growth
What you might do
Histology Technicians prepare tissue samples for lab tests. They work with lab equipment and cut samples, embed samples in wax, and create slides.
Where you might work
Laboratory, hospital, pharmaceutical company.
Related Links
My Next Move: Histology Technician
O*Net Online: Histology Technician
National Society for Histotechnology
Education Required
Histology Technicians usually complete vocational school training or an associate’s degree (2 years).
Where to Study
New York:
Rhode Island:
SUNY Cobleskill
Community College of Rhode Island
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126