Histology Cytology Preparation Technician

Histology Cytology Preparation Technician

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Histology Cytology Preparation Technician to join their team! This role will be PRN.

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:

• Inova PRN Benefits and Perks:

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free Parking for all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more

Histology Cytology Preparation Technician Job Responsibilities:

• Resolves problems or communicates unresolved problems to the staff/management while maintaining coworker confidentiality.

• Ensures cytology/histology request forms include all pertinent patient information, attending/ordering physician and correct anatomical site.

• Ensures proper stain levels are maintained, covers all staining solutions and mounting media when not in use and stores them at the proper temperature.

• Identifies/properly documents unacceptable specimens and properly disposes of specimens when completed.

• Obtain pathology specimens while maintaining positive specimen identification, assisting histology technicians and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure the quality preparation of all specimens.

• Process specimens in appropriate processors/programs to ensure maximum quality of specimen processing.

• Receives, processes and prepares histologic and cytologic specimens by using standard operating procedures to ensure quality test results for cytologist/pathologist diagnosis.

• Ensures final preparation products are free of procedural variance artifacts.

• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• Years of Experience: No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates who have a background in medical terminology, biology, laboratory science, or another related scientific field reflected in their education or work experience.