Laboratory Section Specialist- Central Processing

Inova • Leesburg, VA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Section Specialist- Central Processing to join the INOVA Laboratory team. This is a Part-Time role with varying shifts. Inova is recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation. As Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider, Inova Health System employs over 26,000 team members who provide world-class healthcare. The organization is committed to supporting its staff through best-in-class facilities and professional development opportunities, striving for continuous improvement in healthcare.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Histo/Cyto Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Physical Science
• Years of Experience: 4 years of experience required.
• Certification: ASCP Certification consistent with the scope of responsibility (MLS/MT,MLT, HT, HTL, BB, C, H, M, CT) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Laboratory Technologist Certification (HEW)., Medical Lab Tech (American Society of Clinical Pathologist - ASCP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing team member schedules and assignments to ensure the proper/timely completion of work, the health/safety of team members and the overall efficient operation of the section; Directs the daily technical operations of the section while maintaining quality standards and procedures in order to meet CAP, The Joint Commission, AABB, CLIA and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Follows standard protocol for patient/donor identification and specimen/blood product labeling including final verification.
• Minimizes the number of corrected reports not attributed to auto verification or specimen conditions beyond technical control.
• Leads and/or actively participates in quality improvement projects and team member engagement by enhancing team development and hospital/system goals.
• Operating systems and methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, quality control and proficiency testing is required.
• Performs required maintenance procedures such as troubleshooting, corrective action and documentation for all procedures and instrumentation.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

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 remote and hybrid career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees