The Histology Assistant 1 obtains and processes pathology specimens while maintaining positive specimen identification, assists histology technicians, and maintains laboratory equipment to ensure quality preparation. This role also involves performing all necessary clerical and computer tasks, executing frozen section staining, and appropriately labeling slides to support diagnostic evaluation.
Requirements summary
The minimum requirement for this position is a High School diploma or GED equivalent, with no prior years of experience explicitly required. Candidates must also be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate knowledge of regulatory standards for compliance, and participate in professional development.
Inova Central Lab is looking for a dedicated Histology Assistant 1 to join their team!
This role will be Full time evening shift, Wed-Sat, 4pm-12:30am.
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.
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Retirement
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
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Loan
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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.
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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.
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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.
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical coverage
Paid parental leave
Flexible work schedules
Tuition assistance
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Team member wellness program
Retirement matching
Student loan assistance
Mental health coaching
Therapy sessions
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.
