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Job TitleHistology Technician/Histotechnologist (HT/HTL) - Immunohistochemistry

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentImmunohistochemistry-Diagnostics Institute

                      

Job CodeC20008

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule5:00am-1:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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

Histology Technician/Histotechnologist (HT/HTL) - Immunohistochemistry

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 nation. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As a Histology Technician/Histotechnologist (HT/HTL), you play an integral role at Cleveland Clinic's Immunohistochemistry-Diagnostic Institute. You will perform complex procedures for processing body tissue and must make judgments concerning the quality of results. Work must be done extremely quickly and accurately, so caregivers in this position must have strong time-management skills.

A caregiver in this position works from 5:00AM - 1:30PM.  

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, 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.  

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) 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 Experience in microtomy, embedding and stainingFamiliar with Epic Beaker

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Physical Requirements:

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

Extensive sitting, standing or walking

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

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