Cytotechnologist-Histology Department

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Cytotechnologist to join the team! This role will be Full Time, Full Time, Day Shifts: 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

• Possesses the ability to take appropriate corrective action in situations involving quality control and instrumentation.
• Maintains the overall efficient operation of the department by adhering to technical and scientific standards.
• Maintains supply inventory, submits purchase requests with cost effectiveness in mind and strives to decrease cost per billable tests.
• Works closely with sales/client services on the management of existing accounts and marketing of new accounts while meeting with prospective clients to answer technical questions and provide information.
• Correctly evaluates and predicts a cytologic diagnosis based on the cellular sample.
• Identifies unacceptable specimens with written documentation and contacts patients' physician or nurse for possible recollection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Working Hours: Full Time, Day Shifts: Monday-Friday, Hours: May vary
• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree with at least 12 semester hours in science, eight of which are biology
• Years of Experience: No experience required.
• Certification: Cytotechnologist registry with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

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