Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC

Inova Health System • Chantilly, VA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova’s Central Lab is looking for a dedicated Lab Technician Assistant 2 PSC
(LTA 2 PSC) to join the team at Inova Primary Care Dulles South 24801 Pinebrook
Rd Ste 202 Chantilly, VA 20152. This role will be a Full time Day Shift, Monday-
Friday, every other weekend. 8AM-430PM.

Inova is consistently ranked as a 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
• Completion of Phlebotomy training required: completion certification from a Phlebotomy program or another Allied Health Training program, such as Medical Assistant, MLT or MT.
• 1 year of experience in a Patient Service Center environment or at least 6 months in an Inova PSC. This requirement can also be met by successfully completing the Inova Phlebotomy School
• Basic Life Support within three months of start

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of and performs all procedures for obtaining, preparing, and packaging of specimens for transport; Evaluates specimen for acceptability per policy (volume, labeling, proper documentation for QA).
• Provides correct containers to patients with preservatives, when needed, as well as instructions for return of samples; Verifies collection technique, total volume, and correct.
• Maintains clean, orderly and well-stocked department and will notify appropriate personnel of shortages; Completes necessary documentation accurately each shift.
• Participates in continuing educational requirements by attending meetings, responding to instructional e-mail, etc.; Attends 75% of all department meetings and reads minutes of 100% of staff meetings and communications; Completes Inova educational requirements and annual skills review by deadline.
• Handles specimens collected by special procedure properly per facility policy (Irretrievable specimens, pathology specimens, 24-hour urine, cultures, chain of custody collections, Newborn Screens etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:  Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED