Laboratory Technical Specialist

Inova•Alexandria, VA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technical Specialist! This role will be Full Time, Monday-Friday, Every Other Weekend. Sign on bonus & relocation assistance. Inova is consistently ranked as national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science from a college/university recognized by regional or national accreditation agency.
3 years of experience in an accredited laboratory under the supervision of a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology
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).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience performing, implementing, and troubleshooting culture and molecular (qualitative and quantitative) based infectious disease testing.
Instructional experience preferred

Responsibilities

Training new staff, and competency assessment.
Follows standard protocol for patient/donor identification and specimen/blood product labeling including final verification.
Prepares and distributes specimens to departments according to specimen requirement and priority delivery.
Documents, per facility process, when a specimen does not meet acceptable criteria for result reporting.
Uses department resources efficiently during instrument operations. Avoids urgent supply requests and inventory loss due to expiration; Properly receives and stores supplies.
Actively ensures quality assurance in the department by performing required quality control procedures including corrective action and documentation for all procedures/instrumentation.
Leads and/or actively participates in quality improvement projects by enhancing team and departmental development; Provides constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to coworkers.
Serves as a Laboratory CAP/AABB on site inspector. Participates and helps prepare Laboratory for self and on-site inspections; Participates in Laboratory clinical practice teams, Inova Health System committees and hospital teams.
Acts as a resource person/ key operator for coworkers, customers and patients for technical questions; Demonstrates an expanded knowledge of technical and administrative tasks beyond normal technical operations.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

medical, dental and vision coverage
a robust team member wellness program
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
up to $10,000 for student loans.
25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
paid time off
paid parental leave
flexible work schedules
remote and hybrid career opportunities.
Sign on bonus
relocation assistance