Histology Technician/Histotechnologist - Immunohistochemistry

Cleveland Clinic

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. In this role, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes, preparing high-quality tissue samples that support accurate diagnoses and life-changing treatment decisions. You will bring precision, technical expertise, and attention to detail to every specimen, working as part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes, ensuring physicians have the information they need to provide the best possible care. Join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference every day. We will hire our histology laboratory personnel into one of two job titles based on educational background, certification, and experience: Histology Technician or Histotechnologist. The caregiver in this role works evenings, 4:00pm—12:30am.

Requirements

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification eligible in the field of Histology
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related field or meet the CLIA qualifications for Histotechnologist (HTL)
Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification or certification eligible by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements concerning chemical hygiene and bloodborne pathogens
Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity when handling specimens, slides and utilizing instrumentation.
Ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be exposed.
Ability to sit, stand or walk extensively.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience
Hands-on laboratory experience from an accredited Histotechnology school or one year of prior histology laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, embed, and section tissue specimens using standard histology equipment, including microtomes and cryostats
Perform routine and specialized staining procedures, including histochemical and enzyme stains
Mount, label, and distribute slides for pathologist review
Maintain laboratory equipment, perform daily maintenance, and coordinate repairs as needed
Prepare reagents, buffers, and solutions to support testing procedures
Accurately document patient and specimen data, maintain records, and track lab statistics
Ensure cleanliness, organization, and quality control of lab instruments and workspaces
Support training and serve as a resource for students, trainees, and residents
Perform routine and developmental immunochemistry and molecular laboratory techniques.
Analyze and evaluate assays for sensitivity and specificity.
Embed and prepare sections for various procedures by cutting off frozen or paraffin embedded tissue.
Transport tissue specimens to the laboratory.
Perform immunohistochemical and in-situ hybridization procedures, including handling and storing probes and antibodies.
File surgical and autopsy blocks used for immunohistochemical techniques.