Histotechnologist/Histology Technician (HT/HTL) - Full time Days - OneTenCoalition
Cleveland, OH
About the Job
*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $ 5,0 00*
Histology Technician
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.
Histo logy Technicians perform staining, tissue sectioning, fixation and embedding techniques. This work is often done while a surgical team awaits a pathologist's diagnosis. Therefore, the work must be done extremely quickly and accurately. This team is excited about a new, innovative lab coming to Cleveland Clinic in 2025.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 8 :00am - 4:30 pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Histology Technician
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.
Histo logy Technicians perform staining, tissue sectioning, fixation and embedding techniques. This work is often done while a surgical team awaits a pathologist's diagnosis. Therefore, the work must be done extremely quickly and accurately. This team is excited about a new, innovative lab coming to Cleveland Clinic in 2025.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 8 :00am - 4:30 pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Transport prepared tissue specimens to the Histology Laboratory and place on the automatic tissue processor.
- Process specimens and embed and section embedded specimens using a microtome.
- Perform routine stains, special stains procedures and enzymehistochemistry stains.
- Mount, label and distribute prepared microscope slides to pathologists or to appropriate areas for interpretation.
- Prepare reagents buffers, solutions and stains.
- Replace reagents and perform daily maintenance on processors.
- Perform tests, data entry of patient and specimen information and collect statistics or review patient information through computer programs.
- Maintain cleanliness and quality of assigned instrumentation and equipment.
- Complete and maintain preventative maintenance and troubleshooting records.
- Repair instruments/equipment or initiate requests for instrument/equipment repair or service through vendors or Clinical Engineering.
- Section frozen tissue specimens using the cryostat.
- File surgical and autopsy blocks as required .
- Serve as a resource for students, trainees and residents.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification eligible in the field of histology.
- Ability to work in stressful, time critical situations during frozen section procedures.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- One year of experience.
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
- Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity when handling specimens, slides and utilizing instrumentation.
- Ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be exposed.
- Typical physical demands include ability to sit, stand or walk extensively.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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