Lab Technician Assistant 1-Part Time (Days)

The Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 for the Patient Service Center (PSC) manages specimen accessioning and processing accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for laboratory testing. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others 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. Collections and interactions with all customers are performed using the AIDET patient care method. Adheres to Inova Patient Safety policies for patient identification. Performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient identification, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing appropriate venipuncture techniques and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results.

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
• Competitive salary: Pay based experience
• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work
• Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

Shift: Days

Hours: Varies

Location: 51 Catoctin Cir NE, Leesburg VA 20176

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of Phlebotomy training required: completion certification from a Phlebotomy program or another Allied Health Training program, such as Medical Assistant, MLT or MT.

Years of Experience:

• No experience required

Certification:

• Basic Life Support within 3 months

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of and performs all procedures for obtaining, preparing, and packaging of specimens for transport; Evaluates specimen for acceptability per policy (volume, labeling, proper documentation for QA).
• Provides correct containers to patients with preservatives, when needed, as well as instructions for return of samples; Verifies collection technique, total volume, and correct.
• Maintains clean, orderly and well-stocked department and notifies appropriate personnel of shortages; Completes necessary documentation accurately each shift; Reads and responds to e-mails and requests within one business day.
• Participates in continuing educational requirements by attending meetings, responding to instructional e-mail, etc.; Attends 75% of all department meetings and reads minutes of 100% of staff meetings and communications; Completes Inova educational requirements and annual skills review by deadline.
• Manages specimen accessioning and processing accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for laboratory testing; Responsible for specimens collected by special procedure properly per facility policy (Irretrievable specimens, pathology specimens, 24 hour urine, cultures, chain of custody collections, Newborn Screens etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

 

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We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ 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/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.