Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Inova; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 on a part-time shift basis. You will join a team focused on accurate specimen handling, adherence to SOPs, and timely processing of tests.

The role includes training new team members and maintaining a well-stocked, compliant laboratory environment. Qualified candidates typically have a High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of laboratory experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Laboratory or clinical lab experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of lab safety and SOPs.
• Ability to preprocess and handle specimens according to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assists in educating and training new team members as a preceptor.
• Maintains a clean, stocked department and notifies staff of shortages.
• Reviews pending reports and resolves issues.
• Communicates during downtime per SOP.
• Prioritizes STAT/routine specimens and manages workload efficiently.
• Evaluates specimen acceptability and distributes specimens accordingly.
• Manages specimen accessioning and accurate labeling.
• Prepares 24-hour urine containers and verifies collection techniques.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 to join the team! This role will be part-time shift.

Inova is consistently ranked as 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:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave and more.

Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Job Responsibilities:

Assists in educating/training new team members while acting as a preceptor.

Maintains a clean, orderly and well stocked department and notifies appropriate personnel of shortages

Reviews system pending reports (i.e. WCP, WQS, PLR, PTR, etc.) for reference Laboratory tests and resolves problems accordingly

Communicates effectively when performing downtime processes according to facility standard operating procedures (SOP).

Prioritize STAT/routine specimens as they arrive in the Laboratory or on pending lists per facility SOP and handles workload efficiently.

Evaluates specimen acceptability for testing (i.e. clots/hemolysis) and distributes specimens accordingly while noting special requirements and prioritizing delivery to the department or other Laboratories.

Manages specimen accessioning accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing. Accurately labels smears, media plates, centrifuge tubes (urine or otherwise), etc.

Responsible for 24-hour urine container preparation/receipt (i.e. verifies collection technique, total volume and correct preservative as per facility policy).

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Years of Experience: 1 Laboratory experience in a clinical laboratory environment or as a phlebotomist