*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the world. 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.
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’llplay a vital role behind the scenes, preparing high-quality tissue samples that supportaccuratediagnoses and life-changing treatment decisions.
In this role,you’llbring precision, technicalexpertiseand attention to detail to every specimen, working as part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence. Your contributions will directlyimpactpatient outcomes, ensuring physicians have the information they need to provide the best possible care.
Join a team that values your skills, supports yourgrowthand 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 works nights| full-time| 8:30pm—5:00am.
Histology Technician Role:
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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 dailymaintenanceand coordinate repairs as needed
Prepare reagents,buffersand solutions to support testing procedures
Accurately document patient and specimen data,maintainrecords and track lab statistics
Ensure cleanliness, organization and quality control of lab instruments and workspaces
Support training and serve as a resource for students,traineesand residents
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Certification eligible in the field ofHistology
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of experience
Histotechnologist Role:
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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,labeland distribute prepared microscope slides.
Prepare reagent buffers,solutionsand 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 fieldormeet 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