The deacon and priest venerate the altar by kissing it. Whetherr or not they lay hands is up to them, and nothing forbids that for either priest or deacon. The rite only calls for the kiss; I suspect the "laying of hands" on the altar is more for support
During Confirmation, the laying of the hands on the head and the anointing of the chrism on the forehead by the priest accurs. The priest usually says "(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
The 2 main parts of holy orders are the laying on of hands, and the prayer of consecration.
The matter of the sacrament of Holy Orders is the laying on of hands, and the form is the prayer of consecration appropriate to the degree of Holy Orders being received (deacon, priest, bishop).
Laying of the hands
The outward signs of holy orders are the laying on of hands and prayer by the bishop. This sacrament grants the ordained person the grace to serve as a deacon, priest, or bishop in the Church.
During the Rite of Ordination, a priest will say prayers invoking the Holy Spirit to empower the candidate with the gifts needed for ministry, consecrate their hands for the celebration of the sacraments, and offer blessings for their future service to the Church.
Ironside - 1967 The Laying on of Hands 4-12 was released on: USA: 10 December 1970
with his hands.
Ironside - 1967 The Laying on of Hands 4-12 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M (video rating)
The priest is merely a vessel for Christ. Christ transubstantiates the bread and wine at the hands of the priest.
the priest can only hands out the consecrated bread at mass.