Histology Lead - Night Shift, Mentorship & Quality

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Mental health support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Inova Central Lab is seeking a dedicated Histology Assistant Lead for the Full-Time Night Shift. The role runs Monday-Friday, 10:00pm-6:30am, and focuses on supporting quality operations in the gross room while mentoring other healthcare personnel.

The position involves processing, staining cytology specimens, and assisting the Cytologist/Pathologist to ensure accurate diagnoses. Inova offers a strong benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Years of Experience: 3 years of Histology experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs all clerical and computer tasks necessary to support the quality operations of the department.
• Communicates to maintain team knowledge and train/mentor other healthcare personnel in the gross room.
• Obtains and processes pathology specimens while maintaining positive specimen identification and assisting with the maintenance of Laboratory equipment to ensure the quality preparation of all specimens.
• Processes, prepares, and stains cytology specimens to ensure quality results and accurate diagnosis by the Cytologist/Pathologist.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Mentoring healthcare staff

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Central Lab is seeking a dedicated Histology Assistant Lead for the Full-Time Night Shift. The role runs Monday-Friday, 10:00pm-6:30am, and focuses on supporting quality operations in the gross room while mentoring other healthcare personnel.

The position involves processing, staining cytology specimens, and assisting the Cytologist/Pathologist to ensure accurate diagnoses. Inova offers a strong benefits package and career growth opportunities.