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Histology Technician 1-Research Department

Inova Health System
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Virginia, Falls Church
Dec 19, 2024

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Histology Technician 1 to join the INOVA Women's Research Center team: This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift. Monday-Friday, Hours 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.


Additional 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.



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