Histologist - PRN (ccf)

PRN Histologist  

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. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

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. This close-knit team is known for their teamwork and collaboration. This team is driven and strives to provide quality patient results daily.    

A caregiver in this position works weekend days from 4:00am - 1:00pm.

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 (i.e. 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 education.  

• Associate’s degree or higher from a NACCLS approved histotechnology program OR a bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science.  

• Current license in the State of Florida at the histology or cytology technologist level.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science. 

• HT/L (ASCP) certification.  

• Two years of hospital experience.