Medical Laboratory Scientist 2

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician 2 to join the team.

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. We support our team members at every step, from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, and are constantly striving to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality specimens for laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operational and regulatory standards.
• Operates systems and methodologies to produce timely and accurate data for patients, quality control, and proficiency testing.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team, and departmental development by demonstrating operational knowledge and adhering to regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in science from a college/university recognized by a regional or national accreditation agency. Other acceptable forms of education follow the guidelines of the American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists Board certification.
• Acceptable education alternatives:
  • Associate's degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, including 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology, with eligibility for ASCP Board certification.
  • Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited Medical Lab Technician program.
  • Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the last ten years.
  • Three years of full-time acceptable clinical experience for eligibility as a Medical Lab Technician.
• One year of experience, or successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited Medical Lab Technician program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last 12 months (can be used in lieu of one year of full-time acceptable clinical experience).
• Certification as a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician required upon start.

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.

Schedule

Part-time evening shift (days and times vary).