Lab Assistant - Medical District

About the role

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is seeking a Lab Assistant for the Las Vegas area. This role executes a wide breadth of functions essential to providing patient care such as accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures for moderate to high complexity laboratory tests. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume oncology practice with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful healthcare organization.

Scope

Under direct supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from patients, documenting results according to established procedures. Assists with performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures as indicated. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. Properly identifies patients, draws blood samples, and sends them to the laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record-keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

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, and immunology specimens as directed
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before use 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 incoming results for charting
• Chart patient results promptly
• Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs
• Arrange 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 confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff
• Responsible for performing CLIA Waived or Moderately complexity testing under close supervision

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 0-5 (+) years of experience

Physical demands

Physical demands of this job typically require a full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in the operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods with the use of 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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with the potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, and infectious agents, handling glassware, needles, and open flames. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.