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Weekend Forensic Pathology Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Medical Assistant

Vienna, VA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Weekend Shift Differential Pay ($4.00 per hour) How You Will Make an Impact: The Medical Assistant ... Scan signed consents, office appointment forms, laboratory, and pathology reports into EMR.

Medical Assistant - Triage

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... weekends. You may be required to drive to our Virginia Beach office, as needed. Who we are ... Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required.

DFIR Team Lead

Mclean, VA · On-site

$112K - $257K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Knowledge of common forensic artifacts analyzed during incidents to determine attack, vector ... Ability to work after standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, and take a rotation ...

Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$17.72 - $28.30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

This is fulltime day shift. Monday-Friday, Every Other Weekend 04:00am- 12:30pm. Inova is ... pathology specimens, 24 hour urine, cultures, chain of custody collections, Newborn Screens etc.

Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and ... Perform with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Forensic Pathology Assistant vs Forensic Pathology Technician?

AspectWeekend Forensic Pathology AssistantForensic Pathology Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require post-secondary trainingHigh school diploma; specialized training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, morgues, forensic labs, often part-time on weekendsForensic labs, morgues, crime scene investigations, may include weekend shifts
Employer & IndustryMedical examiner offices, forensic labs, law enforcement agenciesCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, medical examiner offices

The Weekend Forensic Pathology Assistant and Forensic Pathology Technician roles share similarities in work environment and industry usage, often involving morgue and lab settings. The assistant role typically involves supporting forensic pathologists with autopsies and documentation, often on weekends, while technicians focus on specimen processing and lab tasks. Both roles require relevant certifications and are essential in forensic investigations, with the assistant position often requiring more direct involvement in autopsies.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Forensic Pathology Assistant job openings in Virginia as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Laboratory Technician Assistant 1

Inova Primary Care

Falls Church, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


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Job description

Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician Assistant 1 (LTA 1) to join the team. This is fulltime day shift. Monday-Friday, Every Other Weekend 04:00am- 12:30pm.

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:

  • Demonstrates understanding of and performs all procedures for obtaining, preparing, and packaging of specimens for transport; Evaluates specimen for acceptability per policy (volume, labeling, proper documentation for QA).

  • Provides correct containers to patients with preservatives, when needed, as well as instructions for return of samples; Verifies collection technique, total volume, and correct.

  • Participates in continuing educational requirements by attending meetings, responding to instructional e-mail, etc.; Attends 75% of all department meetings and reads minutes of 100% of staff meetings and communications; Completes Inova educational requirements and annual skills review by deadline.

  • Manages specimen accessioning and processing accurately and efficiently to provide quality specimens for laboratory testing; Responsible for specimens collected by special procedure properly per facility policy (Irretrievable specimens, pathology specimens, 24 hour urine, cultures, chain of custody collections, Newborn Screens etc.).

  • Obtains all proper documentation to establish correct patient identity; Performs patient registration/billing/test order procedures accurately and efficiently to ensure correct testing, reporting, billing and regulatory compliance; Accurately enters patient demographics, billing information, and test orders according to written physician order and information from customer insurance cards.

  • Other duties as assigned.

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

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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