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Job TitleSurgical Pathology Technologist - Histology
LocationCleveland
FacilityFairview Hospital
DepartmentHistology-Diagnostics Institute
Job CodeE22004
ShiftDays
Schedule7:30am-4:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Fairview Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care to patients assigned to your unit. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
Our staff uses the latest technology in high-resolution scanning and viewing platforms to provide expert diagnosis and consultation using digital images that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. The Surgical Pathology Technologist will freeze, cut, and stain surgical specimens for frozen diagnosis.
A caregiver in this position works days from 6:30AM — 3:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Use independent medical judgment and minimal supervision to identify, measure, weigh and describe tissue specimens. Follow procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Assume responsibility for and acts regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues. Maintain instruments and equipment in accordance with specifications. Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations (e.g., analyze proficiency survey sample in the same manner as a patient specimen, complete record retention, ensure accurate documentation and result reporting). Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of test results and correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant or Laboratory Director. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Process special tissue studies per protocol (e.g., muscle, nerve, kidney, or lymphoma). Prepare frozen sections for rapid diagnosis and specimens for processing. Receive tissue specimens, assign accession numbers and distribute per protocol. Perform patient and specimen data entry and complete quality assurance documentation for requisition, specimen and processing problems. Perform radiographs of gross specimens Prepare specimens for storage, transport and process specimens and maintain specimen records. Assist with the instruction of residents, visiting physicians, tech trainees and new employees regarding surgical pathology techniques and procedures.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from a four-year college or university OR Bachelor’s Degree and education/training equivalent to high complexity testing personnel per CLIAOur caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity required when handling gross specimens and utilizing instrumentation, ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be regularly exposed.Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.The ability to distinguish colors.Typical physical demands include ability to sit or stand extensively and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying of 5 to 40 pounds.Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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