Histology Technician/Histotechnologist

University Hospitals

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Cleveland, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Processes tissue samples through grossing, embedding, sectioning, and staining for histological diagnosis. Ensures compliance with all policies and maintains the security of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Qualifications

You have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science, along with specific certification required by CLIA '88 to perform high-complexity testing. You are proficient in basic computer skills and hold or are eligible for HT, HT, or HT certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Histology

Grossing

Processing

Embedding

Sectioning

Staining

CLIA '88

HT

HT Eligible

Job Description

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

•         Competitive hourly rate + $ 2 per hour incentive pay (amount to be entered based on position)

•        Sign on bonus 

•        Free parking

•        Tuition reimbursement

A Brief Overview
 

Processes tissue samples (grossing (bx), processing, embedding, sectioning and staining slides) for histological diagnosis.Processes tissue samples by embedding, sectioning and staining slides for histological diagnosis.

Additional Responsibilities
 

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.


Education
  • Associate's Degree in biological or chemical science and certification requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) and
  • Bachelor's Degree in biological or chemical science and certification requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required)
Work Experience
  • Previous experience (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Basic computer skills (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
  • HT HT or HT Eligible (Required)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
  • 10%25

University Hospitals

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
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