Histology Technician

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.

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.

As a Histology Technician you will perform staining, tissue sectioning, fixation and embedding techniques. The Histology Technician will coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area with regard to routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule.

Your other duties will include but are not limited to :

• Serving as a technical resource for students, trainees and residents.
• Maintaining equipment and records.
• Troubleshooting procedural and technical problems.
• Performing data entry of patient and specimen information.

The ideal caregiver is someone who :

• Has excellent organizational skills.
• Has excellent time management skills.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to join a supportive team. Professional development and continuing education are encouraged.

The work culture in this department is positive and communication is clear between all team members. Cleveland Clinic is offering a $5, sign on bonus (external new hires).

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you.

Here, you'll find that we offer : resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future.

When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Please upload these documents along with your resume when you apply.

Diploma and transcripts must be provided prior to interviewing. Education will be verified. Education completed outside of the USA requires diploma & transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from World Education Services (WES.org).

Responsibilities :

• Transports prepared tissue specimens to the Histology Laboratory and places on the automatic tissue processor.
• Processes specimens, embeds and sections embedded specimens using a microtome.
• Performs routine stains, special stains procedures and enzymehistochemistry stains.
• Mounts, labels and distributes prepared microscope slides to pathologists or to appropriate areas for interpretation.
• Prepares reagents buffers, solutions and stains.
• Replaces reagents and performs daily maintenance on processors.
• Performs tests, data entry of patient and specimen information and collect statistics or review patient information through computer programs.
• Maintains cleanliness and quality of assigned instrumentation and equipment.
• Completes and maintains preventative maintenance and troubleshooting records.
• Repairs instruments / equipment or initiates requests for instrument / equipment repair or service through vendors or Clinical Engineering.
• Sections frozen tissue specimens using the cryostat.
• Files surgical and autopsy blocks as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education :

Must be ASCP certification eligible in the field of histology.

Certifications :

Must be American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification eligible in the field of Histology (HT).

Complexity of Work :

Requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work in stressful time-critical situations during frozen section procedures.

Work Experience :

• None required.
• One year preferred.

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.

Personal Protective Equipment :