Lab Assistant

About the role

A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. We are hiring for a Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant to join the laboratory team at our Vancouver Cancer Clinic in Vancouver, WA. This role will focus primarily on the collection of specimens — particularly venous blood draws — as well as draws from ports and central lines. You will also take part in the in‑house testing we do for our patients. If you have a heart for service, and a strong foundation of technical skills, we want to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full Time, 40 Hours M‑F
Location: Vancouver Cancer Clinic (Vancouver, WA)

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Assures pre‑authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in‑house and in‑coming reports.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion.
• Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently.
• Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
• Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel.
• Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Education from an accredited school of phlebotomy.
• Entry level position requiring 0–3 years of experience.
• Experience in venous blood draws required; experience collecting from central lines and/or ports preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

Pay

Salary Range: $21.09 – $31.90 per hour. Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as internal employee equity considerations.

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Requires hearing and vision corrected to normal range.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment and involves frequent contact with management and staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.