Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC

About the role

Inova OB Office is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) to join the team. This is a part-time day shift position from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, located in Centreville, VA 20121.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage specimen preparation steps, storage, and packaging for transport of specimens according to lab protocols, preserving specimen integrity and quality that affects laboratory testing.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with Inova coworkers, physicians, physician office administration and staff, care facility staff and leadership, and government facility staff and leaders to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
• Perform patient registration/billing/test order procedures accurately and efficiently to ensure correct testing, reporting, billing, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform proper and timely specimen collection, accurately label all specimens according to Inova policy, and provide excellent patient and customer service using AIDET principles.
• Assure the correctness and quality of technical information and directions provided to customers, and perform proper and timely specimen collection by confirming patient identity, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling specimens to ensure accurate patient results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of phlebotomy training required; completion certificate from a phlebotomy program or another allied health training program, such as Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technician, or Medical Technologist.
• 1 year of experience in a Patient Service Center environment or at least 6 months in an Inova Patient Service Center. This requirement can also be met by successfully completing the Inova Phlebotomy School.
• Certification: Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of all specialty tests ordered by physicians and nurse practitioners.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on the 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: up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost for team members, their spouses/partners, and their children.
• Work/life balance benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.