Laboratory Technician Assistant PSC 2

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

5% retirement match

Tuition & loan aid

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova OB/Primary Care Offices seeks a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) for a full-time day shift in Ashburn, VA. The role focuses on accurate specimen preparation, labeling and timely transport, upholding lab protocols to preserve specimen quality.

teamwork is essential; strong customer service and collaboration with physicians, office staff, and leadership are required. BLS certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire, with phlebotomy training and PSC

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Phlebotomy training; may include a Phlebotomy program or Allied Health training such as Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician or Medical Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manages specimen preparation, storage, and packaging for transport per Lab protocols.
• Communicates effectively with Inova coworkers, physicians, office staff, care facility staff and leadership to optimize performance.
• Performs patient registration, billing, and test order procedures to ensure correct testing, reporting, billing and regulatory compliance.
• Accurately labels specimens and performs proper and timely specimen collection according to Inova policy.
• Provides excellent patient and customer service using AIDET principles and ensures accurate and clear technical information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Inova OB/Primary Care Offices are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) to join the team. This is a fulltime Day Shift: Monday to Friday (8:30am-5:30pm). This position is located in Ashburn VA.

Inova is consistently ranked as 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have crucial knowledge of all specialty tests ordered by Physician and NPs
• Phlebotomy