Histotechnologist

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000* 

At Cleveland Clinic, every detail matters when it comes to delivering exceptional patient care—and that starts in the lab. As a Histotechnologist or Histology Technician, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes, preparing high-quality tissue samples that support accurate diagnoses and life-changing treatment decisions. 

In this role, you’ll bring precision, technical expertise, and attention to detail to every specimen, working as part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes, ensuring physicians have the information they need to provide the best possible care. 

Join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference every day. 

We will hire our histology laboratory personnel into one of two job titles based on educational background, certification, and experience: 

• Histology Technician 

• Histotechnologist 

A caregiver in this position works from, 2:00am—10:30am.  

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Histology Technician Role: 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Prepare, process, embed, and section tissue specimens using standard histology equipment, including microtomes and cryostats  

• Perform routine and specialized staining procedures, including histochemical and enzyme stains  

• Mount, label, and distribute slides for pathologist review  

• Maintain laboratory equipment, perform daily maintenance, and coordinate repairs as needed  

• Prepare reagents, buffers, and solutions to support testing procedures  

• Accurately document patient and specimen data, maintain records, and track lab statistics  

• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and quality control of lab instruments and workspaces  

• Support training and 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 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• One year of experience 

Histotechnologist Role: 

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   

*The compensation range provided corresponds to the Histotechnologist/Histology Technician position. Individual pay rates may vary based on licensure level, certification, and relevant experience.*

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.