Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Bring precision, technical expertise and attention to detail to a high-volume histology laboratory where your work directly supports patient care. As part of a diverse and collaborative team, you’ll perform routine histology responsibilities including embedding, microtomy and special stains, while rotating through specialized areas such as muscle enzyme histochemistry. This role offers variety, opportunities to expand your technical skills and the chance to work alongside a supportive team. Once fully trained, you’ll process approximately 40–60 blocks per hour, balancing efficiency with the accuracy and quality essential to diagnostic care. We will hire our histology laboratory personnel into one of two job titles based on educational background, certification, and experience: Histology Technician Histotechnologist The caregiver in this role works evenings, 6:00pm—2:30am.

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

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.