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Job TitleHistologist
LocationWeston
FacilityFlorida Weston Hospital
DepartmentPathology-Weston Hospital
Job Code000308
ShiftVariable
Schedule11:30am-8:00pm/9:30am-7:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000*
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
A Histologist is proficient in and responsible for accessioning and processing all tissue, surgical specimens, foreign bodies, orthopedic devices, and other specimens removed during surgery. This close-knit team is known for their teamwork and collaboration. This team is driven and strives to provide quality patient results daily.
A caregiver in this role works variable shifts from 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. with weekend requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Process all cytology, biopsy, and aspirate specimens received from other patient care areas.
Perform immunocytochemical stains and assist the pathologist in processing tissue for immediate frozen sections.
Arrange for submission of various tissue and gynecological specimens, which include thin preps and prepared smears to reference laboratories.
Report pertinent information to the pathologist, patient care area, or supervisor (i.e. instrument malfunctions, delay in testing, reagent, or supply depletion.)
Maintain cleanliness of work areas and keep work areas organized and stocked.
Follow safety procedures and utilize all safety devices and personal protective equipment per protocol.
Follow procedures and refer to procedure manuals for proper instructions when needed.
Be proficient in operating instrumentation and equipment and follow trouble-shooting procedures to correct deficiencies or problems as they occur.
Ensure instrument operations and results are reliable and perform maintenance checks, startups, and/or shutdowns as assigned or as required.
Answer telephones, greet customers, and provide consults and technical support to the pathologists, physicians, and nursing staff.
Follow quality control policy and ensure controls are within acceptable limits before patient results are reported.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School education
Current license in the State of Florida at the Histology or Cytology Technologist level
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s Degree or higher from a NACCLS approved Histotechnology program OR a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science
HT/L (ASCP) certification
Two years of hospital experience
Ability to work with tissue processors
Physical Requirements:
Requirement 1
Requirement 2
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.
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If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- High School education
- Current license in the State of Florida at the Histology or Cytology Technologist level
- Associate's Degree or higher from a NACCLS approved Histotechnology program or a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological Science
- HT/L (ASCP) certification
- Two years of hospital experience
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