Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Inova Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Central Lab in Fairfax, VA, is seeking a Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) for a full-time day shift (Mon-Fri 7:30am–4:00pm) with occasional rotating Saturday shifts (7:00am–5:00pm). The role emphasizes specimen preparation, labeling, and customer service within a safety-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent with phlebotomy training; Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of Phlebotomy training or certificate in an Allied Health program is required.
• Phlebotomy School completion can meet the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares specimens, stores, and packages for transport per lab protocol.
• Communicates effectively with Inova staff and external partners to optimize performance.
• Performs patient registration, billing, and test order procedures for correct testing, reporting, and compliance.
• Performs proper specimen collection and accurate labeling according to policy.
• Provides excellent patient and customer service using AIDET principles and ensures correct test information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training

Phlebotomy program / Allied Health certificate

Job description

Inova Central Lab is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) to join the team located at Inova Schar Cancer Institute 8081 Innovation Park Dr, Fairfax VA 22031 : Full time, Day Shift, Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm with occasional rotating Saturday shift 7:00am to 5:00pm.

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 more!

Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately manages specimen preparation steps, storage, and packaging for transport of specimens according to Lab protocols preserving specimen integrity and quality that effects laboratory testing.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others (Inova coworkers; physicians, physician office administration and staff; care facility staff and leadership, government facility staff and leaders) to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
• Performs patient registration/billing/test order procedures accurately and efficiently to ensure correct testing, reporting, billing and regulatory compliance.
• This role performs proper and timely specimen collection and accurately labels all specimens according to Inova policy.
• Provides excellent patient and customer service by using AIDET principles and assuring the correctness and quality of technical information and directions provided to customers is appropriate and performs proper and timely specimen collection by confirming patient, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of Phlebotomy training required; completion certificate from a Phlebotomy program or another Allied Health training program, such as Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician or Medical Technologist.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in a Patient Service Center environment or at least 6 months in an Inova Patient Service Center. This requirement can also be met by successfully completing the Inova Phlebotomy School
• Certification: Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.