Histology Technician 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. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Histology Technicians perform staining, tissue sectioning, fixation and embedding techniques. This work is often done while a surgical team awaits a pathologist's diagnosis. Therefore, the work must be done extremely quickly and accurately. This team is excited about a new, innovative lab coming to Cleveland Clinic in 2025. **A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 3:00am - 7:30am.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Transport prepared tissue specimens to the Histology Laboratory and place them on the automatic tissue processor. + Process specimens and embed and section embedded specimens using a microtome. + Perform routine stains, special stains procedures and enzymehistochemistry stains. + Mount, label and distribute prepared microscope slides to pathologists or to appropriate areas for interpretation. + Prepare reagents buffers, solutions and stains. + Replace reagents and perform daily maintenance on processors. + Perform tests, data entry of patient and specimen information and collect statistics or review patient information through computer programs. + Maintain cleanliness and quality of assigned instrumentation and equipment. + Complete and maintain preventative maintenance and troubleshooting records. + Repair instruments/equipment or initiate requests for instrument/equipment repair or service through vendors or Clinical Engineering. + Section frozen tissue specimens using the cryostat. + File surgical and autopsy blocks as required. + Serve as a resource for students, trainees and residents. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification eligible in the field of histology. + Ability to work in stressful, time critical situations during frozen section procedures. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + One year of experience. Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **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. Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities