Laboratory Central Processing Specialist — Day Shift

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement: 5% match

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Laboratory Central Processing Specialist for the Inova Central Laboratory. This full-time day shift role includes specimen collection, processing, and ensuring accurate patient results with strong attention to regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have several years in a clinical lab and a commitment to teamwork and high-quality service. Inova offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a nationally recognized health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab; 2 years at Inova lab.
• Certification not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen/blood product collections by confirming patient/donor identification, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques and accurately labeling specimen/blood products to ensure accurate patient results.
• Provides excellent patient and customer service by using AIDET principles and ensuring that the correctness/quality of technical information and directions provided to customers is appropriate.
• Manages specimen accessioning and processing accurately/efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing.
• Reviews registration and billing information accurately/efficiently to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicates effectively and working cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.

Skills

Patient-focused service

Specimen handling

AIDET principles

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Health System is seeking a Laboratory Central Processing Specialist for the Inova Central Laboratory. This full-time day shift role includes specimen collection, processing, and ensuring accurate patient results with strong attention to regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have several years in a clinical lab and a commitment to teamwork and high-quality service. Inova offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a nationally recognized health system.