Histology Technician/Histotechnologist
About The Position
Cleveland Clinic is hiring histology laboratory personnel as either a Histology Technician or Histotechnologist, with the job title determined by educational background, certification, and experience. The full-time role is based at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and supports patient care by preparing tissue samples used for diagnosis and treatment decisions. The position works a day shift with a 3:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. start time. Histology Technicians prepare, process, embed, and section tissue specimens; perform routine and specialized staining; mount, label, and distribute slides; maintain equipment; prepare reagents and solutions; document patient and specimen data; and support laboratory quality, organization, and training. Histotechnologists perform routine and developmental immunochemistry and molecular techniques, evaluate assays, prepare tissue sections, transport specimens, perform immunohistochemical and in-situ hybridization procedures, handle probes and antibodies, prepare reagents and stains, maintain automated instruments, and file surgical and autopsy blocks used for immunohistochemical techniques. The role requires manual dexterity and visual acuity, safe handling of potentially infectious specimens and hazardous materials, and the ability to sit, stand, or walk extensively. Personal protective equipment is used as required.
Requirements
- Histology Technician: ASCP certification eligibility in Histology.
- Histotechnologist: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field, or qualification under CLIA requirements for Histotechnologist (HTL).
- Histotechnologist: Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification, or certification eligibility, through ASCP.
- Histotechnologist: Working knowledge of OSHA requirements concerning chemical hygiene and bloodborne pathogens.
- Ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous materials, and other hazardous materials.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity when handling specimens, slides, and instrumentation.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk extensively.
Nice To Haves
- Histology Technician: One year of experience.
- Histotechnologist: 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.
- Document patient and specimen data, maintain records, and track laboratory statistics.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and quality control of laboratory 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 tissue and prepare sections by cutting 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.
- 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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