Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Lab Technician Assistant to join their team. This role involves ensuring accurate specimen processing, managing specimen accessioning, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. With a commitment to team member health, the organization offers a range of benefits including medical coverage, retirement matching, and tuition assistance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in a clinical laboratory setting. Join a team that values collaboration and strives for excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Matching

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Remote and Hybrid Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory environment or as a phlebotomist.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate specimen processing and maintains specimen integrity.
• Communicates effectively and cooperatively with team members.
• Maintains a clean and well-stocked department.

Skills

Specimen Processing

Patient Identification

Venipuncture Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Lab Technician Assistant 2 to join the team. PRN

Inova is consistently ranked 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:

• 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, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity and verify product and/or test components when processing.
• Manages specimen accessioning accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing and performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient identification, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results.
• Communicates effectively and work cooperatively with others to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and well stocked department and notifies appropriate personnel of shortages.
• Responsible for 24 hour urine container preparation/receipt (i.e. verifies collection technique, total volume and correct preservative as per facility policy).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for consideration:

• Working Hours:PRN
• Minimum Education:High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory environment or as a phlebotomist

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity orexpression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (includingchildbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.