What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immunohistochemistry - Histology Clinical Instructor position at Cleveland Clinic?
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Histology Clinical Instructor provides training and educational programs, including formal instruction, on-the-job training, and orientation for new employees and histotechnology students. The instructor assists the supervisor in developing and administering written and practical exams and evaluates trainees’ overall job knowledge and performance. They support the revision and updating of operational and procedural manuals for all areas of responsibility and assist with personnel-related functions as needed. In addition to training responsibilities, the instructor performs the duties of a histology technician, works collaboratively as a team member, and maintains a strong customer service orientation. The instructor also ensures compliance with all safety procedures and regulations.
A caregiver in this position works evening, 3:00pm—11:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Train students and new employees.
Provide training and educational programs for the purpose of formal training, on-the-job training and orientation of new employees and histotechnology students.
Organize continuing education for the lab.
Troubleshoot procedural, technical or mechanical issues when necessary.
Provide overview and tour of the lab to residents and outside students.
Assist with revising and updating the operational and procedural manuals for all areas of responsibility, including the new employee manual.
Perform Histotech duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Five years of histology bench experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor's Degree
Physical Requirements:
- Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity when handling specimens, slides and utilizing instrumentation.
- Ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be exposed.
- Typical physical demands include ability to sit, stand or walk extensively.
- Physical demands include full body motion and ability to push approximately 30 pounds and carry 10 pounds on a daily basis.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $33.46
Maximum hourly: $51.03
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000