Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC

Inova Health System•Annandale, VA

1d•$18 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Central Lab is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) to join the Primary Care Lab team located in Annandale, VA. This is a full-time position with a day shift, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of Phlebotomy training required; completion certificate from a Phlebotomy program or another Allied Health training program, such as Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician or Medical Technologist.
1 year of experience in a Patient Service Center environment or at least 6 months in an Inova Patient Service Center. This requirement can also be met by successfully completing the Inova Phlebotomy School.
Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy

Responsibilities

Accurately manages specimen preparation steps, storage, and packaging for transport of specimens according to Lab protocols, preserving specimen integrity and quality that affects laboratory testing.
Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others (Inova coworkers; physicians, physician office administration and staff; care facility staff and leadership, government facility staff and leaders) 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.
Performs proper and timely specimen collection and accurately labels all specimens according to Inova policy.
Provides excellent patient and customer service by using AIDET principles and assuring the correctness and quality of technical information and directions provided to customers is appropriate and performs proper and timely specimen collection by confirming patient, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Robust team member wellness program
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions for retirement
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 for team members, their spouses/partners, and their children
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Flexible work schedules