Histotechnologist

Histotechnologist

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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. As a Histotechnologist, you will deliver clear, top-quality slides for microscopic examination. You will prepare each specimen with pristine precision, including tissue fixation, dehydration, sectioning, mounting and special staining. Ultimately, your efforts are critical to our ability to diagnosis and treat numerous conditions, allowing you to positively influence the comprehensive care provided at Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am—4:30pm. No weekends or holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Transport tissue specimens to the Laboratory.
• Perform immunohistochemical and in-situ hybridization procedures, including handling and storage of probes and antibodies.
• Analyze and evaluate assays for sensitivity and specificity.
• Embed and prepare sections by cutting frozen or paraffin embedded tissue for immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization or other special procedures.
• Mount, label and distribute prepared microscope slides to Pathologists or appropriate areas for interpretation.
• Prepare reagents buffers, solutions and 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 field
• OR meet the CLIA qualifications for Histotechnologist (HTL)
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements concerning chemical hygiene and bloodborne pathogens
• Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Hands-on laboratory training from an accredited Histotechnology program
• A minimum of one year of experience in a Histology laboratory setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• At least one year of hands-on bench experience

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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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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