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Histology Technician-ResearchInova Health System • Falls Church, VA, United States
Histology Technician-Research

Histology Technician-Research

Inova Health System • Falls Church, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Inova Women's Research Center is looking for a dedicated Histology Technician 1 (HT) to join their team! This role will be Full-Time Day Shift : Monday-Friday, Shift time may vary

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 Qualifications :

  • 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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