Histology Technician
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
Days

The Histology Technician 1 is 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.
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!
Shift: Days
Hours: Varies
Location: INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus
Requirements for consideration:
Minimum Education:
- High School diploma equivalent
Years 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
- 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.

r 1 year in the Inova Histology Tech Trainee position OR Inova HT/HTL program graduate eligible for ASCP certification Education - High School diploma equivalent.