Histologist

Cleveland Clinic; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Florida is seeking a Histologist to join the Pathology-Weston Hospital team. The role involves accessioning and processing tissue and surgical specimens, ensuring quality results and collaborating with pathologists.

This dayshift position includes a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and opportunities to work with advanced technologies within a leading academic medical system.

Qualifications

• High School education.
• Current Florida license as Histology or Cytology Technologist.
• Typically requires NACCLS histotechnology program or related bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Process cytology, biopsy, and aspirate specimens from care areas.
• Perform immunocytochemical stains and assist pathologist with prepared sections.
• Arrange submission of tissue and gynecological specimens to reference labs.
• Report instrument issues and testing delays to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and stock supplies.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE per protocol.
• Operate instrumentation and troubleshoot as needed.
• Ensure instrument startup/shutdown and reliability of results.
• Support pathologists, physicians and nursing staff with consultations.
• Adhere to QA/QC controls before reporting patient results.

Skills

Histology procedures

Immunocytochemistry

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Quality control

Communication with pathologists

Education

NACCLS-accredited Histology program or Bachelor's in Chemical/Biological Science

HT/L (ASCP) certification

Florida Histology or Cytology Technologist license

Tools

Tissue processors

Immunostaining instruments

Microscope

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Histologist

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Pathology-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000308

Shift

Days

Schedule

1:00am-9:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000*

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A Histologist is proficient in and responsible for accessioning and processing all tissue, surgical specimens, foreign bodies, orthopedic devices, and other specimens removed during surgery. This close-knit team is known for their teamwork and collaboration. This team is driven and strives to provide quality patient results daily.

A caregiver in this role works dayshift 1 :00am-9:30am, Monday thru Saturday, OFF on Tuesday’s .

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Process all cytology, biopsy, and aspirate specimens received from other patient care areas.

• Perform immunocytochemical stains and assist the pathologist in processing tissue for immediate frozen sections.

• Arrange for submission of various tissue and gynecological specimens, which include thin preps and prepared smears to reference laboratories.

• Report pertinent information to the pathologist, patient care area, or supervisor (i.e. instrument malfunctions, delay in testing, reagent, or supply depletion.)

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and keep work areas organized and stocked.

• Follow safety procedures and utilize all safety devices and personal protective equipment per protocol.

• Follow procedures and refer to procedure manuals for proper instructions when needed.

• Be proficient in operating instrumentation and equipment and follow trouble-shooting procedures to correct deficiencies or problems as they occur.

• Ensure instrument operations and results are reliable and perform maintenance checks, startups, and/or shutdowns as assigned or as required.

• Answer telephones, greet customers, and provide consults and technical support to the pathologists, physicians, and nursing staff.

• Follow quality control policy and ensure controls are within acceptable limits before patient results are reported.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School education

• Current license in the State of Florida at the Histology or Cytology Technologist level

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s Degree or higher from a NACCLS approved Histotechnology program OR a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science

• HT/L (ASCP) certification

• Two years of hospital experience

• Ability to work with tissue processors

Physical Requirements:

• Requirement 1

• Requirement 2

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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.

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