Histology Technician 1-Full Time (Evenings)

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: 2023 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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