Lab Technician

Why Join Us? SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state. Purpose Job Description: The Chemo/Lab Tech Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the chemotherapy nurses and lab personnel. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Escort’s patients to chemotherapy area with chart and signs patient in on sign in sheet. Obtains vital signs of every patient and places sheet on chart. Reports any abnormal vitals to nurse. Provides patient with comfort measures while in unit. Assist nursing staff with transfer of patients. Assist patients to rest room on an as needed basis. Labels specimens appropriately for processing. Checks chart for authorization and order before administering injection. Checks for proper site, dose, and schedule of injection. Uses universal precautions when administering injections. Disposes of sharps in proper Bio-Hazardous container. Documents on appropriate flow sheet. Maintains sign in sheet on a daily basis. Orders injections on a daily basis with use of proper form. Documents labs on proper flow sheet. Qualification Requirements Experience in oncology preferred Strong communication skills-both written and verbal. Professional and reliable. Good interpersonal and organizational skills Demonstrates care and compassion in dealing with patients. Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented. Good computer skills. Education And/Or Experience High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant