Histology Assistant 1 at Inova

Fairfax, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specimen Processing, Clerical Tasks, Computer Skills, Frozen Section Staining, Slide Labeling, Regulatory Knowledge, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Central Lab is looking for a dedicated Histology Assistant 1 to join their team! This role will be PRN: Days and shifts will vary Inova is consistently ranked as 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. Histology Assistant Job Responsibilities: Obtains and processes pathology specimens maintaining positive specimen identification, assist histology technicians, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure the quality preparation of all specimens Performs all clerical and computer tasks necessary to support the quality operation of the department. Performs frozen section staining, cover-slip and appropriately label slides to aid in diagnostic evaluation. Communicates to maintain team knowledge, demonstrates knowledge of regulatory standards in order to satisfy compliance requirements, and participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team, and department development. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Years of Experience: No experience required. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Histology Assistant is responsible for obtaining and processing pathology specimens, assisting histology technicians, and maintaining laboratory equipment. They also perform clerical tasks and communicate to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.