Inova is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our laboratory department to help expand our services in the Eastern Region of Northern Virginia.

We are opening a brand-new state-of-the-art health care facility in Alexandria, VA. Located in the Potomac Yard neighborhood is an outpatient facility that will include a full-service emergency room, ambulatory surgery, imaging services, primary care and other medical offices. 

To learn more about how Inova is expanding our seamless system of care in the Eastern Region of Northern Virginia, please visit Inova's Eastern Region Development Plan | Inova

Address: 400 Fannon Street, Alexandria, VA 22301

Inova Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
• Competitive salary: Pay based experience.
• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
• Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

See Full List of Benefits and Eligibility Here: 2023 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in science from a college/university recognized by regional or national accreditation agency. Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology preferred.
• Other acceptable forms of education/experience will follow the guidelines of ASCP/AMT Board certification .

Years of Experience:

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program or ABHES accredited MLT program, within the last 12 months can be used in lieu of one-year full time acceptable clinical experience.

Certification:

• Must be eligible for ASCP or AMT Board certification consistent with scope of responsibility to include: MT, MLS, MLT, BB, SBB, C, H, M, SH, SCT, MB, SMB, SM, SC, HEW.
• Certification must be obtain within 2 years of hire date.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
• To help achieve our mission, you will ensure quality specimens for Laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results. 
• Your ability to operate systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, quality control and proficiency testing is of vital importance. 
• Participating in departmental development by demonstrating operational knowledge and adhering to regulatory standards is required. 
• Participating in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team and departmental development is expected.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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