Lab Assistant II- Tyler

Overview

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team at the Tyler location. The typical work week is Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm with no call, no weekends, and no major holidays. This position can be at Level I, II, or Senior based on the candidate's experience.

About the Role

At Texas Oncology, we are the largest community oncology provider in the country, serving over 600 providers in 300 locations across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our mission is to provide high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to all communities, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care close to home.

Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, immunology specimens as directed.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
• Preps 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 in-coming 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 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, calibrator, 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.

Qualifications

• Level I: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy is recommended.
• Level II: Three (3) years of experience.
• Level Sr: Five (5) or more years of experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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, and needles.

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. 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, and needles.