Histotechnologist: Pathology Lab Specialist (Sign-On Bonus)

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Incentive pay

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Histotechnologist I to prepare tissue specimens for surgical pathology. You will embed, section, and stain slides using automated or manual methods, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a laboratory science, one year of histology experience preferred, and strong organizational, multitasking, and safety skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 1+ years experience in a clinical histology laboratory (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Laboratory safety

Histology knowledge

CAP/CLIA regulations

Education

Lab science degree

Job description

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Histotechnologist I to prepare tissue specimens for surgical pathology. You will embed, section, and stain slides using automated or manual methods, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a laboratory science, one year of histology experience preferred, and strong organizational, multitasking, and safety skills.