Histologist

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Job Title

Histologist

Location

Stuart

Facility

Martin Health North

Department

MMC Pathology-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000308

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.      

A Histologist is proficient in and responsible for accessioning and processing all tissue, surgical specimens, foreign bodies, orthopedic devices, and other specimens removed during surgery. Your work helps to provide a timely and accurate processing of patient specimens to support diagnosis and treatment for a variety of situations. This high-performing team is known for their teamwork, collaboration, and excellent turnaround time. Cleveland Clinic provides education opportunities for development as well as tuition assistance after meeting the required employment period. Many caregivers have moved from this role to Nursing and Medical Technologists, as the team is supportive  
of growing your career. Join our team and together, provide exceptional patient care.  

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Process all cytology, biopsy and aspirate specimens received from other patient care areas. 

• Perform immunocytochemical stains and assist the pathologist in processing tissue for immediate frozen sections. 

• Arrange for submission of various tissue and gynecological specimens, which include thin preps and prepared smears to reference laboratories. 

• Report pertinent information to the pathologist, patient care area, or supervisor (e.g., instrument malfunctions, delay in testing, reagent or supply depletion). 

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and keep work areas organized and stocked. 

• Follow safety procedures and utilize all safety devices and personal protective equipment per protocol. 

• Follow procedures and refer to procedure manuals for proper instructions when needed. 

• Be proficient in operating instrumentation and equipment and follow trouble-shooting procedures to correct deficiencies or problems as they occur.  

• Ensure instrument operations and results are reliable and perform maintenance checks, startups and/or shutdowns as assigned or as required. 

• Answer telephones, greet customers and provide consults and technical support to the pathologists, physicians and nursing staff. 

• Follow quality control policy and ensure controls are within acceptable limits before patient results are reported. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Current license in the State of Florida at the Histology or Cytology Technologist level  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate’s Degree or higher from a NACCLS approved Histotechnology program OR a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the Chemical or Biological Sciences 
• HT/L (ASCP) certification

• Two years of hospital experience 

Physical Requirements:

• Requirement 1
• Requirement 2

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.

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. 

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