Senior Lab Technician - Part-Time (Corrections)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia - Dept of Corrections, River North Correctional Center, seeks a Laboratory Technician Senior (Part-Time) to provide medical laboratory support, performing tests such as blood counts, chemistry, urinalysis and related procedures. This wage position is limited to 1,500 hours per agency in the 12‑month period and to an average of 29 hours per week; no state benefits are offered.

Duties include records, supplies, and staff orientation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy skills to include venipuncture.
• Knowledge of microbiology and laboratory science.
• Ability to operate and maintain various point-of-care equipment.
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of record keeping.
• Skilled in recording and reporting test results.
• Demonstrated ability to operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated skill and proficiency in the use of computers and related hardware, applications, and software to include the Internet and Microsoft Office or similar office productivity software, and automated databases.
• Ability to accurately assess situations. Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and manage/meet all deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provides laboratory support including tests like blood counts, chemistry, urinalysis, and related procedures.
• Maintains charts/records, schedules appointments, and monitors lab supplies; assists in the Medical Unit as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory equipment

Record keeping

Test results

Computers & Office

Independent work

Deadline management

Lab procedures & deadlines

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia - Dept of Corrections, River North Correctional Center, seeks a Laboratory Technician Senior (Part-Time) to provide medical laboratory support, performing tests such as blood counts, chemistry, urinalysis and related procedures. This wage position is limited to 1,500 hours per agency in the 12‑month period and to an average of 29 hours per week; no state benefits are offered.

Duties include records, supplies, and staff orientation.