Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

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. 

Bring precision, technical expertise and attention to detail to a high-volume histology laboratory where your work directly supports patient care. As part of a diverse and collaborative team, you’ll perform routine histology responsibilities including embedding, microtomy and special stains, while rotating through specialized areas such as muscle enzyme histochemistry.

This role offers variety, opportunities to expand your technical skills and the chance to work alongside a supportive team. Once fully trained, you’ll process approximately 40–60 blocks per hour, balancing efficiency with the accuracy and quality essential to diagnostic care.

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, 6:00pm—2:30am.

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