Air Force Histopathologist looking at petri dish

Enlisted

HISTOPATHOLOGY

HELP PERFORMING MEDICAL ANALYSIS

Providing first-rate medical care often requires specialized examination to occur behind the scenes. Responsible for preparing tissue for examination, Histopathology specialists help with essential diagnosis of the diseased samples. These technicians work in hospital labs performing various duties that range from maintaining laboratory instruments to assisting pathologists to perform autopsies in pursuit of the medical answers needed to treat patients.

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What you’ll do

Receive and prepare surgical specimens for tissue diagnosis
Maintain records of all surgical, cytological and autopsy specimens
Serve as a technical assistant during autopsies
Evaluate current and new procedures for implementation and effectiveness
Assist in maintaining accreditation standards

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Basic Military Training

7.5 weeks
TECHNICAL TRAINING

180 days
TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

Ft. Sam Houston, TX
STATUS UPON COMPLETION

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Histologic Technology

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.