Histology Technician - $27-48 per hour

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Dunn Loring
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionInova Health System is seeking a Histology Technician for a job in Dunn Loring, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Histology Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: StaffINOVA's Womens Research Center is currently seeking an experienced Histology Technician to join their team!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!Requirements for consideration:Minimum Education:- High School diploma equivalentYears 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.
  
  #LI-AL1Inova Job ID #657823. Posted job title: histology technician 1-full time (days)

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