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Inova Health System

Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Inova Health System

Location
Onsite (Fairfax, VA)
Compensation
$18 - $30/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago

About the Role

Inova Health System is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area, serving over 1 million patients annually. The Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 role focuses on accurate specimen processing, collection, and accessioning to support high-quality laboratory testing and patient care.

Skills

Specimen processing Venipuncture Capillary techniques Specimen accessioning Laboratory testing Patient identification Quality control Data entry Laboratory safety Inventory management Clinical laboratory procedures Standard operating procedures Communication Teamwork Training Problem solving

Full job details

The Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 ensures accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity and verify product and/or test components when processing. Manages specimen accessioning accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing and performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient identification, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. Communicates effectively and work cooperatively with others to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assists in educating/training new team members while acting as a preceptor.
  • Maintains a clean, orderly and well stocked department and notifies appropriate personnel of shortages.
  • Reviews system pending reports (i.e. WCP, WQS, PLR, PTR, etc.) for reference Laboratory tests and resolves problems accordingly.
  • Communicates effectively when performing downtime processes according to facility standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Prioritizes STAT/routine specimens as they arrive in the Laboratory or on pending lists per facility SOP and handles workload efficiently.
  • Evaluates specimen acceptability for testing (i.e. clots/hemolysis) and distributes specimens accordingly while noting special requirements and prioritizing delivery to the department or other Laboratories.
  • Manages specimen accessioning accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing. Accurately labels smears, media plates, centrifuge tubes (urine or otherwise), etc.
  • Responsible for 24 hour urine container preparation/receipt (i.e. verifies collection technique, total volume and correct preservative as per facility policy).
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.


Additional Requirements

Certification - None RequiredLicensure - None RequiredExperience - 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory environment or as a phlebotomistEducation - High School diploma or equivalent

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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 is an Equal Opportunity 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.