Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 (LTA 1) to join the team.

Schedule

Full-time evening shift, Monday–Friday, every other weekend.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day
• Tuition and student loan assistance: up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans
• Mental health support: 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses/partners, and their children
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage specimen preparation steps, storage, and packaging for transport according to lab protocols to preserve specimen integrity and quality
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with coworkers, physicians, physician office staff, care facility staff, and government facility staff to optimize job performance and foster working relationships
• Perform patient registration, billing, and test order procedures accurately to ensure correct testing, reporting, billing, and regulatory compliance
• Perform proper and timely specimen collection, including confirming patient identity, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling specimens
• Provide excellent patient and customer service using AIDET principles, ensuring correctness and quality of technical information and directions provided

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• No prior experience required
• Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Lab experience

About Us

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our 26,000+ team members deliver world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. We are a national leader in healthcare safety, quality, and patient experience, supporting our people through best-in-class facilities and professional development opportunities.