Lab Tech Asst 1 Full-Time Night

The Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 ensures accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity and verifies product and/or test components when processing. Manages specimen accessioning accurately/efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs billing/registration procedures accurately and efficiently in order to ensure regulatory compliance. Communicates effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.

Job Responsibilities

 

• Adheres to CGMP for processing products, assessing product suitability, component creation, labeling and/or distribution of products; Evaluates specimens for acceptability per policy (i.e. volume, labeling, proper documentation for quality analysis).
• Demonstrates proper techniques to provide excellent standards of care such as proper preparation (site selection, order of draw), proper technique following standard precautions and proper disposal of supplies according to facility policy; Demonstrates knowledge of special procedures (i.e. Bleeding Times, Lactic Acid, Legal Alcohol, Glucose Tolerances, etc).
• Processes referred tests and/or miscellaneous tests per facility policy; Reviews system pending reports (e.g. WCP, WQS, PLR, PTR, etc.) for reference Laboratory tests and resolves problems.
• Prioritizes STATs and routine specimens as they arrive in the Laboratory or on pending lists per facility standard operating procedures and handles workload efficiently.
• Accurately enters patient demographics into HIS/LIS according to written, oral or faxed prescription; Confirms completeness of prescription (i.e. name, signatures).
• Distributes and/or prepares specimens according to special requirements while prioritizing delivery to departments or outsourced Laboratories.
• Participates in annual skills review, written evaluation of personal knowledge and direct observation of technique and process prior to evaluation deadline.
• Responsible for 24 hour urine container preparation and receipt (i.e. verifies collection technique, total volume and correct preservative as per facility policy).
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Inova Employee 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!

 

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Years of Experience:

• Preferred: one year of experience working in a clinical laboratory environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
• To help achieve our mission, you will ensure accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity. 
• Your ability to verify product and/or test components when processing is of vital importance.
• Managing specimen accessioning accurately/efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing is expected. 
• Performing billing/registration procedures accurately and efficiently in order to ensure regulatory compliance is required. 

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,