Flexible Float Lab Tech Assistant - Phlebotomy

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement matching

Education/tuition assistance

Mental health support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Inova Central Lab in Fairfax, VA seeks a Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) for a full-time float role. You will cover primary care and OB offices across Fairfax, Falls Church, and Annandale with a variable schedule (6:30am–7:00pm; occasional Saturdays).

The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling and responsive patient service. The position requires phlebotomy training and 1 year PSC experience (or 6 months at Inova PSC); BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Phlebotomy training required.
• 1 year of PSC experience or 6 months in an Inova PSC; Inova Phlebotomy School can count.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manages specimen preparation, storage and packaging for transport per lab protocols.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, physicians and staff to optimize performance.
• Performs patient registration/billing/test orders to ensure correct testing and reporting.
• Proper and timely specimen collection and labeling according to policy.
• Delivers excellent patient and customer service using AIDET principles and ensures proper specimen collection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training

Phlebotomy or Allied Health certification

Job description

Inova Central Lab in Fairfax, VA seeks a Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) for a full-time float role. You will cover primary care and OB offices across Fairfax, Falls Church, and Annandale with a variable schedule (6:30am–7:00pm; occasional Saturdays).

The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling and responsive patient service. The position requires phlebotomy training and 1 year PSC experience (or 6 months at Inova PSC); BLS certification within 3 months of hire.