Histology Technician 1

Inova Central Laboratory is looking for a dedicated Histology Technician 1 (HT) to join their team at the Fairfax Medical Campus! This role will be PRN Role, hours and days will vary depending on need.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.