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Job TitleHistotechnologist
LocationAkron
FacilityAkron General Medical Center
DepartmentLab-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job CodeC20008
ShiftDays
Schedule4:00am-12:30pm
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*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
Histotechnologists prepare slides of sections of body tissue for microscopic examination by pathologists. These caregivers perform complex procedures for processing body tissue and must make judgments concerning the quality of results. The process of preparing human tissue specimens includes tissue fixation, dehydration, sectioning, mounting, and special staining. This work is often done while a surgical team awaits a pathologist’s diagnosis. Therefore, the work must be done quickly and accurately. There are several levels to progress through the lab through education, allowing you to advance your skills and your career.
A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 4:00AM – 12:30PM.
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
Research background
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.
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