Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Inova Health System; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement match (5%)

Education assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, VA is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 for full-time evening/night shifts. The role focuses on specimen processing, accessioning, and coordinating with the lab team to ensure accurate patient results.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of laboratory experience in a clinical setting or as a phlebotomist. Inova offers strong benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience in a clinical setting or phlebotomy.
• Strong teamwork and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity.
• Manage specimen accessioning to provide quality specimens for laboratory testing.
• Confirm patient identification and collect specimens using proper venipuncture/capillary techniques.
• Label specimens accurately to ensure correct patient results.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Specimen processing

Venipuncture techniques

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 to join the team! This role will be Full-time Evening/Night Shift: Monday-Friday, Every Other Weekend.

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:

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.

Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.

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:

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

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