Histologist

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions.

Responsibilities

• 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, including 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.

Requirements

• High School education
• Current license in the State of Florida at the Histology or Cytology Technologist level
• Associate’s Degree or higher from a NACCLS approved Histotechnology program OR a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science
• HT/L (ASCP) certification
• Two years of hospital experience
• Ability to work with tissue processors

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: Requirement 1Requirement 2

Skills

• Proficient in and responsible for accessioning and processing all tissue, surgical specimens, foreign bodies, orthopedic devices, and other specimens removed during surgery.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $34.00 Maximum hourly: $45.65

Schedule

Variable shifts from 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. with weekend requirements.