Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC

Inova Central Lab is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 PSC (LTA 2 PSC) to join the Primary Care Lab team in Annandale, VA.

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 our team members at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Schedule

• Full time, Day Shift
• Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Accurately manages specimen preparation steps, storage, and packaging for transport of specimens according to Lab protocols, preserving specimen integrity and quality that affects laboratory testing.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others (Inova coworkers; physicians, physician office administration and staff; care facility staff and leadership, government facility staff and leaders) to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
• Performs patient registration, billing, and test order procedures accurately and efficiently to ensure correct testing, reporting, billing, and regulatory compliance.
• Performs proper and timely specimen collection and accurately labels all specimens according to Inova policy.
• Provides excellent patient and customer service using AIDET principles, ensuring correctness and quality of technical information and directions provided to customers.
• Confirms patient identity, collects specimens in proper tubes, utilizes venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labels specimens to ensure accurate patient results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 certification within 3 months of hire.

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: All Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children receive 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more.