Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality, and patient experience. From best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Schedule

Part-time (3 days a week), Night Shift: Monday-Friday, every other weekend. Shift hours: 8:00 PM – 4:30 AM or 8:00 PM – 5:30 AM. Training period will be in the afternoons from 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to CGMP for processing products, assessing product suitability, component creation, labeling, and/or distribution of products.
• Evaluate specimens for acceptability per policy (e.g., volume, labeling, proper documentation for quality analysis).
• Demonstrate proper techniques to provide excellent standards of care, such as proper preparation (site selection, order of draw), proper technique following standard precautions, and proper disposal of supplies according to facility policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of special procedures (e.g., Bleeding Times, Lactic Acid, Legal Alcohol, Glucose Tolerances).
• Process referred tests and/or miscellaneous tests per facility policy.
• Review system pending reports (e.g., WCP, WQS, PLR, PTR) for reference laboratory tests and resolve problems.
• Prioritize STATs and routine specimens as they arrive in the laboratory or on pending lists per facility standard operating procedures and handle workload efficiently.
• Accurately enter patient demographics into HIS/LIS according to written, oral, or faxed prescription; confirm completeness of prescription (e.g., name, signatures).
• Receive, process, label, and ship blood products.
• Perform thorough visual inspections to ensure all blood products meet rigorous quality standards prior to distribution.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• No prior experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lab processing experience preferred.
• 6 months’ experience.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 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: 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 all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.