Histologist
Cleveland Clinic
Akron, OH
Job posting number: #7107839 (Ref:ccf16450524)
Posted: August 9, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic Akron General is now ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Area, according to U.S. News & World Report. Akron General is also listed as the No. 7 hospital in Ohio for 2022-23, according to the annual ranking of Best Hospitals by U.S. News.
As a Histotechnologist, you will be responsible for understanding routine and complex biological procedures. This role requires someone who can multitask in a fast-paced environment. A Histotechnologist is familiar with cutting, mounting, staining, and studying human tissue specimens. The whole team relies on you to successfully evaluate and record specimen information. Your primary duties will include:
- Performing maintenance measures on department's equipment and instruments.
- Evaluating and recording test results.
- Preparing samples for testing.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is always energetic.
- Continuously stays motivated.
- Can work independently.
- Has sharp focus skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has an ASCP certification and a few years' experience in Histology. This position can lead to a promotion due to it is encouraged to take on specialty roles. Cleveland Clinic will assist you by offering flexible scheduling depending on operation needs. Join our team and discover this rewarding department at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center.
Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.
As a Histotechnologist, you will be responsible for understanding routine and complex biological procedures. This role requires someone who can multitask in a fast-paced environment. A Histotechnologist is familiar with cutting, mounting, staining, and studying human tissue specimens. The whole team relies on you to successfully evaluate and record specimen information. Your primary duties will include:
- Performing maintenance measures on department's equipment and instruments.
- Evaluating and recording test results.
- Preparing samples for testing.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is always energetic.
- Continuously stays motivated.
- Can work independently.
- Has sharp focus skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has an ASCP certification and a few years' experience in Histology. This position can lead to a promotion due to it is encouraged to take on specialty roles. Cleveland Clinic will assist you by offering flexible scheduling depending on operation needs. Join our team and discover this rewarding department at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center.
Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.
- Performs routine and complex biological procedures using standard and sophisticated/ specialized instrumentation and equipment in accordance with established procedures. Performs specialized staining procedures such as immunohistochemical and molecular stains. Embeds tissue, cuts blocks, prepares slides for staining, cuts frozen tissue sections.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and theory of applicable Laboratory Medicine in order to produce required measure of accuracy.
- Aids in proper receipt, preparation, labeling and storage of reagents, chemicals, and stains.
- Evaluates validity of test results using quality control standards, instrumentation function checks, and/or department policies and procedures.
- Evaluates and records test results in a timely and accurate manner.
- Initiates appropriate corrective action to alleviate any deficiencies of quality assurance standards of established specified limits.
- Consistently coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift.
- Performs and documents preventive maintenance measures on department's equipment and instruments.
- Provides general supervision to histology students, medical technology students, and others under training and orientation.
- Adheres to proper safety procedures.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of computer functions.
- Assists in compiling various data, statistics and reports.
- Assumes responsibility for on-going continuing education and professional development as required by certification. Completes all mandatory in-service programs.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Associates Degree with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter/hours) of biology and chemistry or Bachelors Degree with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarters) of biology and chemistry.
Certifications:
- Must attain certification (ASCP) as a histologist (HT or HTL) within one year of hire.
Complexity of Work:
- Ability to perform specialized staining procedures. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work Experience:
- One year training in approved histology program.
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
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