Histology Technician/ Histotechnologist - Neuro Expansion
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke. This advanced building brings every stage of care under one roof, featuring dedicated spaces for outpatient services, surgery, stepdown, ICU, and epilepsy monitoring, as well as additional operating rooms and expanded ambulatory, infusion, imaging, EMG, sleep and rehabilitation services. We are welcoming new caregivers to collaborate within our multidisciplinary teams and contribute to nationally recognized, innovative neurological care. Join us and be part of the next wave of transformative care at Cleveland Clinic. At Cleveland Clinic, every detail matters when it comes to delivering exceptional patient care—and that starts in the lab. As a Histotechnologist or Histology Technician, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes, preparing high-quality tissue samples that support accurate diagnoses and life-changing treatment decisions. In this role, you’ll 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.
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
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.
- Mount, label and distribute prepared microscope slides.
- Prepare reagent buffers, solutions and stains.
- Replace reagents and perform daily maintenance on automated instrumentation.
- File surgical and autopsy blocks used for immunohistochemical techniques.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of 5,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
