Histology Technician/Histotechnologist

About the Role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus as a Histology Technician/Histotechnologist. This role plays a vital part in preparing high-quality tissue samples to support accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions. You will work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence, directly impacting patient outcomes.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000.

The caregiver works full-time, with a 3:00 am or 9:30 am start.

Histology Technician Role

• 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 daily maintenance, and coordinate repairs.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and solutions.
• Accurately document patient and specimen data, maintain records, and track lab statistics.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and quality control of lab instruments and workspaces.
• Support training and serve as a resource for students, trainees, and residents.

Histotechnologist Role

• 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 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, label, and distribute prepared microscope slides.
• Prepare reagent buffers, solutions, and stains.
• Replace reagents and perform daily maintenance on automated instrumentation.
• File surgical and autopsy blocks used for immunohistochemical techniques.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Histology Technician:
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification eligible in the field of Histology.
• One year of experience (preferred).
• Histotechnologist:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field, or meet 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.
• Hands-on laboratory experience from an accredited Histotechnology school or one year of prior histology laboratory experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk extensively.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

• Minimum hourly: $34.00
• Maximum hourly: $45.65