Histology Assistant 1 .

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Histology Assistant 1 to join their team. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. As Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider, Inova's 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare and are supported with best-in-class facilities and professional development opportunities. The organization is committed to shaping a more compassionate future for healthcare and is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• No experience required.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees