Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC
About The Position
Inova OB/Primary Care Offices is seeking a Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 for its Patient Service Center (PSC) in Ashburn, Virginia. This full-time, day-shift role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position supports laboratory testing by preparing, storing, and packaging specimens; collecting and labeling specimens; and completing patient registration, billing, and test-order procedures. The role also involves providing patient and customer service and working cooperatively with Inova colleagues, clinicians, office staff, and facility personnel. Inova is a nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northern Virginia. The organization describes itself as a national leader in healthcare safety, quality, and patient experience, and reports having more than 26,000 team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of phlebotomy training, with a completion certificate from a phlebotomy program or another Allied Health training program such as Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician, or Medical Technologist.
- One year of experience in a Patient Service Center environment, or at least six months in an Inova Patient Service Center; this requirement may also be met by successfully completing the Inova Phlebotomy School.
- Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of specialty tests ordered by physicians and nurse practitioners.
- Phlebotomy.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, store, and package specimens for transport according to laboratory protocols to preserve specimen integrity and quality.
- Communicate and work cooperatively with Inova coworkers, physicians, physician-office administration and staff, care-facility staff and leadership, and government-facility staff and leaders.
- Perform patient registration, billing, and test-order procedures accurately and efficiently to support correct testing and reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Collect specimens properly and promptly, confirm patient identity, use appropriate tubes and venipuncture or capillary techniques, and label specimens according to Inova policy.
- Provide excellent patient and customer service using AIDET principles and ensure technical information and directions provided to customers are correct and appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
- Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
