Histologist: Impactful Tissue Lab Work + Sign-On Bonus

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking a Histologist to accession and process tissue specimens, assist pathologists, and support the lab team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment in Weston, FL.

This role involves variable shifts and weekend requirements, performing immunocytochemical stains, handling gynecological specimens, and ensuring safety and quality controls per protocol.

Qualifications

• High School education
• Current license in the State of Florida at the Histology or Cytology Technologist level
• HT/L (ASCP) certification is preferred
• Two years of hospital experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

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

Tools

Tissue processors

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking a Histologist to accession and process tissue specimens, assist pathologists, and support the lab team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment in Weston, FL.

This role involves variable shifts and weekend requirements, performing immunocytochemical stains, handling gynecological specimens, and ensuring safety and quality controls per protocol.