Histologist

Cleveland Clinic

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. A Histologist is proficient in and responsible for accessioning and processing all tissue, surgical specimens, foreign bodies, orthopedic devices, and other specimens removed during surgery. Your work helps to provide a timely and accurate processing of patient specimens to support diagnosis and treatment for a variety of situations. This high-performing team is known for their teamwork, collaboration, and excellent turnaround time. Cleveland Clinic provides education opportunities for development as well as tuition assistance after meeting the required employment period. Many caregivers have moved from this role to Nursing and Medical Technologists, as the team is supportive of growing your career. Join our team and together, provide exceptional patient care. A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:00AM – 3:30PM. Martin North Hospital will be the primary work location, but floating to Martin South and Tradition Hospitals may be required, as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current license in the State of Florida at the Histology or Cytology Technologist level

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or higher from a NACCLS approved Histotechnology program OR a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the Chemical or Biological Sciences
Histotechnologist (HTL) Certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Two years of hospital experience

Responsibilities

Process all cytology, biopsy and aspirate specimens received from other patient care areas.
Perform immunocytochemical stains and assist the pathologist in processing tissue for immediate frozen sections.
Arrange for submission of various tissue and gynecological specimens, which include thin preps and prepared smears to reference laboratories.
Report pertinent information to the pathologist, patient care area, or supervisor (e.g., instrument malfunctions, delay in testing, reagent or supply depletion).
Maintain cleanliness of work areas and keep work areas organized and stocked.
Follow safety procedures and utilize all safety devices and personal protective equipment per protocol.
Follow procedures and refer to procedure manuals for proper instructions when needed.
Be proficient in operating instrumentation and equipment and follow trouble-shooting procedures to correct deficiencies or problems as they occur.
Ensure instrument operations and results are reliable and perform maintenance checks, startups and/or shutdowns as assigned or as required.
Answer telephones, greet customers and provide consults and technical support to the pathologists, physicians and nursing staff.
Follow quality control policy and ensure controls are within acceptable limits before patient results are reported.