Histotechnologist

Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.

AI will likely enhance histotechnology by automating repetitive tasks like image analysis and initial anomaly detection, speeding up diagnostics. While AI won't fully replace human expertise, it will act as a powerful assistant, improving precision and efficiency, allowing histotechnologists to focus on complex cases and critical problem-solving. This will necessitate upskilling in digital pathology and AI-assisted workflows.