Histotechnologist
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Histotechnologists prepare slides of sections of body tissue for microscopic examination by pathologists. These caregivers perform complex procedures for processing body tissue and must make judgments concerning the quality of results. The process of preparing human tissue specimens includes tissue fixation, dehydration, sectioning, mounting, and special staining. This work is often done while a surgical team awaits a pathologist's diagnosis. Therefore, the work must be done quickly and accurately. A caregiver in this position works evenings, from 3:00PM - 11:30AM.
Requirements
- 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
- Hands-on laboratory experience from an accredited Histotechnology school or one year of prior histology laboratory experience
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
