Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC- Float
About The Position
Inova Central Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 for a full-time float position. The role covers sites, primarily Primary Care or OB offices in Northeastern Virginia. The assigned location is communicated the day before and may change on the day of work. Mileage is reimbursed according to government standards. Hours vary between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with possible Saturday hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The assistant prepares, stores, and packages specimens for transport according to laboratory protocols; supports patient registration, billing, and test orders; and collects and labels specimens in accordance with Inova policy. The role also provides patient and customer service using AIDET principles, shares accurate technical information and directions, and works cooperatively with coworkers and external clinical and facility partners. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and completion of phlebotomy training or another qualifying allied health training program. Three years of experience in a patient service center, laboratory, or physician office environment is required, including two years of phlebotomy and registration experience. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within three months of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completion of phlebotomy training, demonstrated by completion certification from a phlebotomy program or another allied health training program such as Medical Assistant, MLT, or MT.
- Three years of experience in a Patient Service Center, laboratory, or physician office environment, including two years of phlebotomy experience and registration experience.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience accurately and efficiently performing specimen accessioning and processing to preserve specimen integrity for laboratory testing.
- Experience collecting specimens using venipuncture and capillary techniques, selecting appropriate collection tubes, and accurately labeling specimens.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, store, and package specimens for transport according to laboratory protocols while preserving specimen integrity and quality.
- Communicate effectively and cooperate with coworkers, physicians, physician-office staff, care-facility staff, and government-facility staff and leaders.
- Accurately and efficiently perform patient registration, billing, and test-order procedures to support correct testing, reporting, billing, and regulatory compliance.
- Collect specimens properly and promptly, confirm patient identity, use appropriate tubes and venipuncture or capillary techniques, and label specimens accurately according to Inova policy.
- Provide excellent patient and customer service using AIDET principles and ensure technical information and directions provided to customers are accurate and appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Mileage reimbursement based on government standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
