Overview In this role you will prepare high-quality tissue specimens to support accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions. You will work as part of a collaborative team within the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital system, contributing to patient outcomes and quality care. You will apply precise laboratory techniques and maintain rigorous standards across immunohistochemistry, ISH, and tissue processing. This PRN position offers growth in a world-class healthcare environment, with daily responsibilities that impact clinical decision-making and patient care.
Responsibilities- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Key requirements- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related field; or CLIA qualifications for Histotechnologist (HTL)
- Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification or certification eligible by ASCP
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements concerning chemical hygiene and bloodborne pathogens
- precision and meticulousness
- collaborative teamwork
- strong attention to detail
- immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- in-situ hybridization (ISH)
- tissue embedding and sectioning (frozen and paraffin)
