Inova Health System

Histology Technician 1


Pay$5250.00 / month
LocationFairfax Station/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 661921

      Inova Central Laboratory is looking for a dedicated Histology Technician 1 (HT) to join their team! This role will be Full-Time Day/Evening Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00PM-4:30am

      Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

      Featured Benefits:

      • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
      • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
      • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
      • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
      • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

      Job Responsibilities:

      • Maintains accurate documentation such as variance forms, process specimen logs, equipment maintenance logs, etc.
      • Recognizes and identifies different gross tissue structures to ensure proper orientation.
      • Ensures that the tissue is embedded according to standard operating procedures.
      • Communicates STAT cases, discrepancies and assists with continuous workflow.
      • Embeds 35 – 40 quality cassettes per hour. Cuts 20 – 25 quality slides per hour.
      • Meets any continuing education requirements to maintain certification(s) or as required by department.
      • Other duties as assigned.

      Additional Requirements

      • Working Hours: Day/Evening Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00PM -4:30am
      • Education: High School diploma equivalent
      • Experience: 1 year Histology Tech experience OR Successful progression/productivity for 1 year in the Inova Histology Tech Trainee position OR Inova HT/HTL program graduate eligible for ASCP certification.
      • Certification: ASCP HT/HTL is not required with 1 year Histology Tech or Inova Histology Tech Trainee position experience. Exception: Inova HT/HTL program graduates are to obtain a minimum certification of ASCP HT after six months of completion of Inova Health System Histology program.

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  • About the company

      Inova Health System is a non-profit health organization based in Falls Church, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The system is a network of hospitals, outpatient services, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and healthcare centers.

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