Histology Technician/Histotechnologist - Electron Microscopy

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Histology Technician/Histotechnologist for the Main Campus, Pathology department. The role supports accurate diagnoses by preparing and staining tissue samples, with a sign-on bonus of 5,000. Evening shift is 11:00am–7:30pm.

Two titles may apply based on background: Histology Technician or Histotechnologist. Qualifications include ASCP eligibility and relevant lab experience.

Qualifications

• ASCP Certification eligible in Histology.
• One year of histology experience preferred.
• OSHA chemical hygiene and bloodborne pathogen knowledge required.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, process, embed and section tissue specimens using standard histology equipment.
• Perform routine staining procedures and mount, label slides for review.
• Maintain lab equipment and records; ensure cleanliness and QC of spaces.
• Coordinate specimen transport to the laboratory and manage reagents.

Connaissances

Histology technique

One year experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree or CLIA Histotechnologist qualifications

Description du poste

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### Job Title
Histology Technician/Histotechnologist - Electron Microscopy

### Location
Cleveland

### Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

### Department
Pathology-Main Campus Hospital

### Job Code
C19006

### Shift
Evenings

### Schedule
11:00am-7:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of 5,000*

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

At Cleveland Clinic, every detail matters when it comes to delivering exceptional patient care—and that starts in the lab. As a Histotechnologist or Histology Technician, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes, preparing high-quality tissue samples that support accurate diagnoses and life-changing treatment decisions.

In this role, you’ll bring precision, technical expertise and attention to detail to every specimen, working as part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes, ensuring physicians have the information they need to provide the best possible care.

Join a team that values your skills, supports your growth and empowers you to make a meaningful difference every day.

We will hire our histology laboratory personnel into one of two job titles based on educational background, certification, and experience:

- Histology Technician

- Histotechnologist

The caregiver in this role worksevenings, 11:00am—7:30pm.

Histology Technician Role:

• - Prepare, process, embed and section tissue specimens using standard histology equipment, including microtomes and cryostats
• - Perform routine and specialized staining procedures, including histochemical and enzyme stains
• - Mount, label, and distribute slides for pathologist review
• - Maintain laboratory equipment, perform daily maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed
• - Prepare reagents, buffers and solutions to support testing procedures
• - Accurately document patient and specimen data, maintain records and track lab statistics
• - Ensure cleanliness, organization and quality control of lab instruments and workspaces
• - Support training and 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• - One year of experience

Histotechnologist Role:

• - Perform routine and developmental immunochemistry and molecular laboratory techniques.
• - Analyze and evaluate assays for sensitivity and specificity.
• - Embed and prepare sections for various procedures by cutting off frozen or paraffin embedded tissue.
• - Transport tissue specimens to the laboratory.
• - Perform immunohistochemical and in-situ hybridization procedures, including handling and storing probes and antibodies.
• - Mount, label and distribute prepared microscope slides.
• - Prepare reagent buffers, solutions and stains.
• - Replace reagents and perform daily maintenance on automated instrumentation.
• - File surgical and autopsy blocks used for immunohistochemical techniques.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• - Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related field or meet the CLIA qualifications for Histotechnologist (HTL)
• - Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification or certification eligible by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• - Working knowledge of OSHA requirements concerning chemical hygiene and bloodborne pathogens

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• - Hands-on laboratory experience from an accredited Histotechnology school or one year of prior histology laboratory experience

*The compensation range provided corresponds to the Histotechnologist/Histology Technician position. Individual pay rates may vary based on licensure level, certification, and relevant experience.*

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:

• - 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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