Histotechnologist/Histotechnician

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $6K

Career ladder

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland is seeking a Histotechnologist I to prepare tissue specimens for surgical pathology. You will embed, cut, and stain slides using automated or manual methods, while ensuring quality and efficiency.

A strong foundation in histology and adherence to safety and regulatory standards are essential, with a defined career ladder and a $6K sign-on bonus. Required education includes an associate or bachelor's degree in a lab science and ASCP HT certification; 1+ year

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• ASCP HT certification (HTL/HT) obtained on or before December 31, 2004.
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical histology laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs embedding and cutting on biopsies and surgical specimens with quality and productivity standards.
• Follows lab policies to perform moderate complexity testing.
• Maintains competency assessment across assigned areas.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and documents lab equipment failures.
• Completes mandatory assignments within deadlines.
• Communicates clearly with team to optimize operations.
• Participates in departmental projects and contributes to environment/initiatives.
• Takes responsibility for self-development.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Multitask

Teamwork

Lab safety

Histologic prep

Staining procedures

CAP/CLIA regulations

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in lab science

ASCP HT certification (HTL/HT)

Job description

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

Sign on bonus - $6K

This position is part of an established career ladder.Appropriate title and pay will be assigned based on Education and Experience

A Brief Overview

The Histotechnologist I prepares tissue specimens for surgical pathology examination. This includes evaluating the acceptability of the specimens, properly embedding the processed tissue, cutting/sectioning the specimens, and staining the slides using automated or manual methods.

What You Will Do

• Performs embedding and cutting on both biopsies and large surgical specimens, while consistently meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Follows lab policies and procedures to perform moderate complexity testing.
• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in all assigned areas to accurately and efficiently perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and documents laboratory equipment failures.
• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.
• Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations.
• Actively participates in departmental projects; contributes positively to department environment/initiatives.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Takes responsibility for self-development.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution (Required) or
• High School Equivalent / GED with established Histotechnician (HT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) obtained on or before December 31, 2004 (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years experience in a clinical histology laboratory (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic computer skills (Required proficiency)
• Good organizational skills (Required proficiency)
• Able to multitask (Required proficiency)
• Able to work effectively independently and with other team members (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of standard lab policy and procedures, safety practices equipment and instrumentation (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of principals, concepts, and methodology sufficient to perform the full spectrum of histologic preparation of specimens for microscopic evaluation (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of staining procedures, fixatives, and preparation techniques common to histology laboratories (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of laboratory safety including standard precautions for handling hazardous chemicals and solutions (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of CAP/CLIA regulations as they pertain to histopathology (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists HTL/HT (ASCP) (Preferred Upon Hire)