Lab Technician III - Histology

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician III - Histology works with Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus Histology team, which prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists, including during surgery. The role’s primary responsibility is accurately entering specimen information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). It involves handling biological materials, including body parts and blood, and requires careful attention because specimens are irretrievable. The position calls for independent work, accuracy, initiative, accountability, and strong problem-solving skills. The caregiver performs advanced laboratory accessioning, data entry, specimen processing, tracking, and issue resolution. Duties also include creating slides and cell blocks, frozen-section processing, clinical histology tissue embedding, and assisting with cytology adequacy assessments. The position follows safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and regulations, and maintains appropriate documentation. The job listing identifies a day shift and a schedule of 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; the job details also state that a caregiver in this position works 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Requirements

Associate degree, preferably in science.
Two years of laboratory processing experience.
Four years of laboratory technician or comparable processing experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Active enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS program may substitute for the education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or medical laboratory science.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced manual processing and problem-solving in laboratory accessioning and data entry, including investigating and resolving problems.
Receive and accession specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Perform higher-level LIS accessioning, including esoteric testing.
Conduct advanced tracking investigations.
Serve as a subspecialty client liaison.
Resolve advanced issues, including pending log, SERS, and block QA matters.
Create slides and/or cell blocks and perform frozen-section slide creation and clinical histology tissue embedding.
Assist with cytology adequacy assessments.
Prepare specimens for analysis.
Perform manual processing, including centrifuging, aliquoting, and routine maintenance.
Run and resolve LIS logs.
Retrieve, sort, track, and deliver specimens.
Perform logistical activities within and outside the laboratory.
Use tracking software and devices.
Comply with safety requirements, SOPs, and regulations.
Maintain appropriate documentation.