Lab assistant - Beaumont, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to support its Beaumont, Texas location. This is a full-time Monday through Friday position from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding weekends, call, and major holidays. The position can be at Level I, II, or Senior based on experience.

About the Role

This position supports the collection and processing of specimens from patients, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to quality assurance and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation as per the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures viability before use in patient testing.
• Prepares patients as necessary (e.g., taking vital signs).
• Assists with testing procedures according to procedure guidelines.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and incoming results for charting.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs.
• Arranges for transfusion of blood products when ordered by a physician.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently.
• Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
• Performs testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
• Identifies troubleshooting procedures and calls technical services as needed.
• Implements and complies with safety and quality assurance standards.
• 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 laboratory area as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection procedures as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Performs CLIA Waived or Moderately complexity testing under close supervision.

Qualifications

• Level I: High school diploma or equivalent required. No experience required.
• Level II: Minimum three (3) years laboratory experience.
• Level Senior: Minimum five (5) years laboratory experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs occasionally, and maintaining legible handwriting.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, needles, and open flames is also common.