Lab Assistant II- Tyler

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes specimens from patients, documenting results according to established procedures.
• Assists with specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures as indicated.
• Fulfills patient flow needs, properly identifies patients, draws blood samples, and sends to laboratory for analysis.
• Maintains collection areas and equipment, and performs record-keeping duties.
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods, adhering to quality guidelines.
• 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, 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy is recommended.
• Current state licensure if applicable.
• Three (3) years of experience for Level II.
• Five (5) or more years of experience for Level Sr.

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. 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 extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires 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, and needles.