Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 to join their team! This role will be Per Diem, shift varies.

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.

Featured 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 remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Lab Technician Assistant 2 Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity and verify product and/or test components when processing.

• Manages specimen accessioning accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing and performs proper specimen collection by confirming patient identification, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results.

• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.

• Maintains a clean, orderly and well stocked department and notifies appropriate personnel of shortages.

• Responsible for 24-hour urine container preparation/receipt (i.e. verifies collection technique, total volume and correct preservative as per facility policy).

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Experience: 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory environment or as a phlebotomist

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Must be proficient with venipuncture
  • EKG experience preferred