Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 to join the team for a part‑time evening shift, located in Fairfax, Virginia. Job 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 (e.g., 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). Prioritizes 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 (e.g., 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 (verifies collection technique, total volume and correct preservative as per facility policy). May perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience in a clinical laboratory environment or as a phlebotomist. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr NACSW – North American Association of Christians in Social Work