Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

About the role

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 to join the team! This role will be part-time shift. This position is (every other Friday & Saturday 2300pm -0700am) 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in educating/training new team members while acting as a preceptor.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and well stocked department and notifies appropriate personnel of shortages
• Reviews system pending reports (i.e. WCP, WQS, PLR, PTR, etc.) for reference Laboratory tests and resolves problems accordingly
• Communicates 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 handles workload efficiently.
• Evaluates specimen acceptability for testing (i.e. clots/hemolysis) and distributes specimens accordingly while noting special requirements and prioritizing delivery to the department or other Laboratories.
• Manages specimen accessioning accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing.
• Accurately labels smears, media plates, centrifuge tubes (urine or otherwise), etc.
• Responsible for 24-hour urine container preparation/receipt (i.e. verifies collection technique, total volume and correct preservative as per facility policy).
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Years of Experience: 1 Laboratory experience in a clinical laboratory environment or as a phlebotomist

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 and more.