Laboratory Technician Assistant 2

Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 Inova Fair Oak Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 to join the team! This role will be PRN (shift varies, but prefer someone flexible with evening and nights). Job Description This position is a PRN Laboratory Technician Assistant 2 providing clinical laboratory support. The individual will assist in training new team members, maintain a clean and well-stocked department, review pending reports, communicate effectively during downtime, prioritize specimens per SOP, evaluate specimen acceptability, manage accessioning, and prepare 24-hour urine containers. Benefits and Perks State-of-the-art medical and training facilities Retirement benefits with match from day one Free parking for all employees Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more 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 (i.e., verifies collection technique, total volume and correct preservative as per facility policy). May perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum 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 (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inova Health