Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

Laboratory Technician Assistant 1Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 (LTA 1) to join the team. This is a full-time evening shift Monday-Friday (2:00pm-10:30pm). Every Other Weekend. This position is lab specimen processing.Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.Featured Benefits:Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and 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: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more!Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 Job Responsibilities:Ensures accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity verifies product and/or test components when processing.Manages specimen accessioning accurately/efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing.Performs billing/registration procedures accurately and efficiently in order to ensure regulatory compliance.Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.Participate in annual skills review, written evaluation of personal knowledge and direct observation of technique and process prior to evaluation deadline.Responsible for 24 hour urine container preparation and receipt (i.e. verifies collection technique, total volume and correct preservative as per facility policy).Minimum Qualifications:Education: High School diploma or GED equivalentExperience: No experience requiredCertification: Basic Life Support within 3 months of hirePreferred Qualification:Lab experienceWork experience