Cleveland Clinic
Histotechnologist - Immunohistochemistry
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44101
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Location: Cleveland Facility: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department: Pathology-Diagnostics Institute Shift: Nights Schedule: 8:30pm-5:00am Job Summary: 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. A caregiver in this position works nights from 8:30 PM
5:00 AM. 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 staining 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. 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. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives
beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Histotechnologist - Immunohistochemistry
Location: Cleveland Facility: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department: Pathology-Diagnostics Institute Shift: Nights Schedule: 8:30pm-5:00am Job Summary: 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. A caregiver in this position works nights from 8:30 PM
5:00 AM. 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 staining 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. 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. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.