Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 at Inova Health System

Falls Church, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Specimen Processing, Specimen Integrity, Specimen Accessioning, Billing, Registration, Regulatory Compliance, CGMP Adherence, Specimen Evaluation, Standard Precautions, Special Procedures Knowledge, STAT Prioritization, Data Entry, Patient Demographics, HIS/LIS Operation, Urine Container Preparation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 ensures accurate specimen processing to maintain specimen integrity and 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. Communicates effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships. Job Responsibilities * Adheres to CGMP for processing products, assessing product suitability, component creation, labeling and/or distribution of products; Evaluates specimens for acceptability per policy (i.e. volume, labeling, proper documentation for quality analysis). * Demonstrates proper techniques to provide excellent standards of care such as proper preparation (site selection, order of draw), proper technique following standard precautions and proper disposal of supplies according to facility policy; Demonstrates knowledge of special procedures (i.e. Bleeding Times, Lactic Acid, Legal Alcohol, Glucose Tolerances, etc). * Processes referred tests and/or miscellaneous tests per facility policy; Reviews system pending reports (e.g. WCP, WQS, PLR, PTR, etc.) for reference Laboratory tests and resolves problems. * Prioritizes STATs and routine specimens as they arrive in the Laboratory or on pending lists per facility standard operating procedures and handles workload efficiently. * Accurately enters patient demographics into HIS/LIS according to written, oral or faxed prescription; Confirms completeness of prescription (i.e. name, signatures). * Distributes and/or prepares specimens according to special requirements while prioritizing delivery to departments or outsourced Laboratories. * Participates 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). * May perform additional duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Certification - None RequiredLicensure - None RequiredExperience - None RequiredEducation - High School diploma or equivalent 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. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 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.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 is responsible for ensuring accurate specimen processing to maintain integrity, managing efficient specimen accessioning, and performing accurate billing and registration procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Key duties include adhering to CGMP, evaluating specimen acceptability, demonstrating proper collection techniques, and prioritizing STAT specimens.