INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking an experienced Histology Assistant 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!

See Full List of Benefits and Eligibility Here: 2023 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:

* High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Years of Experience:

* 1 year as Histology Assistant I or equivalent

Job Responsibilities

* 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.

* Obtain and process pathology specimens maintaining positive specimen identification, assist histology technicians, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure the quality preparation of all specimens.

* Obtain and process pathology specimens maintaining positive specimen identification, assist pathologists/pathology assistants, and maintain grossing stations and frozen section rooms to ensure the quality preparation of all specimens.

* Perform all clerical and computer tasks necessary to support the quality operation of the department.

* Perform coverslip and appropriately label slides, to aid in diagnostic evaluation.

* Perform frozen section staining, coverslip and appropriately label slides, to aid in diagnostic evaluation.

* Perform morgue and autopsy activities to ensure the respectful disposition of the deceased.

* Process, prepare, and stain cytology specimens to ensure quality results and accurate diagnosis by the cytologist/pathologist.

* Assist with FNA and bone marrow procedures as required.