INOVA's Histology Department is seeking a Histology Technician 1 to join their team!  Shift/Schedule: Evenings: Sunday-Thursday

Inova Employee Benefits and Perks:

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan Competitive salary: Pay based experience Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

See Full List of Benefits and Eligibility Here: 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:

High School diploma equivalent

Years of 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.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for cutting, staining, and preparing tissue samples for the Pathologist to review. Responsible for prioritizing/completing testing procedures in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.  Follows the standard operating procedures for embedding, to ensure quality of blocks and proceeding steps in the production of slides and utilizes a microtome to section paraffin blocks and consistently produce high quality slides for routine/special staining procedures is required. Communicates to maintain team knowledge, demonstrating knowledge of regulatory standards in order to satisfy compliance requirements and participating in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team and department development. Other duties as assigned.

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