Laboratory Technician Assistant 2
About the role
Inova Fair Oak Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 to join the team! This role will be PRN (shift varies: but prefer someone flexible with evening and nights). Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in educating/training new team members while acting as a preceptor.
- Maintain a clean, orderly and well‑stocked department and notify appropriate personnel of shortages.
- Review system pending reports (e.g., WCP, WQS, PLR, PTR) for reference laboratory tests and resolve problems accordingly.
- Communicate effectively when performing downtime processes according to facility standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Prioritize STAT/routine specimens as they arrive in the laboratory or on pending lists per facility SOP and handle workload efficiently.
- Evaluate specimen acceptability for testing (e.g., clots/hemolysis) and distribute specimens accordingly while noting special requirements and prioritizing delivery to the department or other laboratories.
- Manage specimen accessioning accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for laboratory testing.
- Accurately label smears, media plates, centrifuge tubes (urine or otherwise), etc.
- Prepare and receive 24‑hour urine containers, verifying collection technique, total volume, and correct preservative per facility policy.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 1 year of laboratory experience in a clinical laboratory environment or as a phlebotomist.
Benefits and Perks
- State‑of‑the‑art medical and training facilities.
- Retirement benefits with match from day one.
- Free parking for all employees.
- Exclusive savings opportunities for in‑store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets, local offerings, and more.
About Inova
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 our staff at every step, constantly striving to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.