Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  Â
As a Histology Technician in our Pathology Department, your duties will include:Â
• Performing routine and developmental microtomy, immunohistochemistry, tissue micro array and molecular laboratory techniques.Â
• Analyzing and evaluating assays for sensitivity and specificity. Â
• Embedding and preparing sections for various procedures.Â
Our ideal caregiver is someone who:Â
• Has an HT or HTL certification.Â
• Is proficient in microtomy.Â
• Can multitask efficiently. Â
• Has great organizational skills.Â
• Is willing to work both independently and on a team.Â
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Â
Responsibilities:
- Transports prepared tissue specimens to the Histology Laboratory and places on the automatic tissue processor.
- Processes specimens, embeds and sections embedded specimens using a microtome.
- Performs routine stains, special stains procedures and enzymehistochemistry stains.
- Mounts, labels and distributes prepared microscope slides to pathologists or to appropriate areas for interpretation.
- Prepares reagents buffers, solutions and stains.
- Replaces reagents and performs daily maintenance on processors.
- Performs tests, data entry of patient and specimen information and collect statistics or review patient information through computer programs.
- Maintains cleanliness and quality of assigned instrumentation and equipment.
- Completes and maintains preventative maintenance and troubleshooting records.
- Repairs instruments/equipment or initiates requests for instrument/equipment repair or service through vendors or Clinical Engineering.
- Sections frozen tissue specimens using the cryostat.
- Files surgical and autopsy blocks as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Must be ASCP certification eligible in the field of histology.
Certifications:
- Must be American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification eligible in the field of Histology (HT).
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work in stressful time-critical situations during frozen section procedures.
 Work Experience:
- None required.
- One year preferred.
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.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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