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Inova

Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$17.72 - $28.30/hr

Accurately manages specimen preparation steps, storage, and packaging for transport of specimens according to Lab protocols preserving specimen integrity and quality that effects laboratory testing.

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Inova

Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

Leesburg, VA · On-site

Accurately manages specimen preparation steps, storage, and packaging for transport of specimens according to Lab protocols preserving specimen integrity and quality that effects laboratory testing.

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GeneDx

Lab Technician

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

Summary The Lab Technician for OneLab, performs an entry level role in the testing of clinical DNA specimens for the purpose of diagnosing genetic disease, using manual and automated methods in a ...

GeneDx

Lab Technician

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

Summary The Lab Technician for OneLab, performs an entry level role in the testing of clinical DNA specimens for the purpose of diagnosing genetic disease, using manual and automated methods in a ...

Reston Family Dental Center

Dentist

Reston, VA · On-site

$62/hr

... entry-level practitioners. Salary Range Full-time $62 - $62 per hour -Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. -Commission Structure: 30% commission structure with no lab fee ...

Reston Family Dental Center

Dentist

Reston, VA · On-site

$62/hr

... entry-level practitioners. Salary Range Part-time $62 - $62 per hour -Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. -Commission Structure: 30% commission structure with no lab fee ...

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What is the difference between Entrylevel Lab vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectEntrylevel LabLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma; certification or associate degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, research labs, diagnostic centersMedical labs, research facilities, industrial labs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare, research, diagnosticsHealthcare, research, industrial testing
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The main difference between an Entrylevel Lab and a Laboratory Technician lies in experience and certification requirements. Entrylevel Lab roles are typically suitable for individuals starting their careers with minimal experience, often requiring only a high school diploma. Laboratory Technicians may have additional certifications or an associate degree and often perform more complex tasks. Both roles work in similar environments like hospitals and research labs, but Laboratory Technicians usually have more responsibilities and technical skills.

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Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

Inova

Leesburg, VA • On-site

$17.72 - $28.30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

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Inova Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 260 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

239th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Laboratory Technician Assistant 1
Inova Loudoun 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, Every Other Weekend.
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 PSC Job Responsibilities:
  • Accurately manages specimen preparation steps, storage, and packaging for transport of specimens according to Lab protocols preserving specimen integrity and quality that effects laboratory testing.
  • Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others (Inova coworkers; physicians, physician office administration and staff; care facility staff and leadership, government facility staff and leaders) to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
  • Performs patient registration/billing/test order procedures accurately and efficiently to ensure correct testing, reporting, billing and regulatory compliance.
  • This role performs proper and timely specimen collection and accurately labels all specimens according to Inova policy.
  • Provides excellent patient and customer service by using AIDET principles and assuring the correctness and quality of technical information and directions provided to customers is appropriate and performs proper and timely specimen collection by confirming patient, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Experience: No experience required
  • Certification: Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Preferred Qualification:
  • Lab experience
  • Work experience

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. 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 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.

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