Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Inova Health System•Leesburg, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 to join the team! This role will be part-time evening shift. 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

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
1 Laboratory experience in a clinical laboratory environment or as a phlebotomist

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).
Prioritize 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.