Histology Technician

Inova Health System is seeking a Histology Technician to join their team in Fairfax, Virginia.

• Specialty: Histology Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: Evenings
• Employment Type: Staff

The Histology Technician is responsible for cutting, staining, and preparing tissue samples for the Pathologist to review. The ideal candidate will prioritize and complete testing procedures in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining proper records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate documentation such as variance forms, process specimen logs, equipment maintenance logs, etc.
• Recognizing and identifying different gross tissue structures to ensure proper orientation.
• Ensuring that the tissue is embedded according to standard operating procedures.
• Communicating STAT cases, discrepancies, and assisting with continuous workflow.
• Embedding 35 – 40 quality cassettes per hour and cutting 20 – 25 quality slides per hour.
• Meeting any continuing education requirements to maintain certification(s) or as required by department.

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

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

Inova Job ID # Posted job title: histology technician 1-full time (days/evenings)