Phlebotomist (Lab Assistant/Lab Tech)

About the role

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Lab Tech (Phlebotomist) to support our office located in Virginia Beach. Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Responsibilities

• Collects viable and appropriate specimens from patients as ordered and performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed.
• Assists with testing procedures.
• Maintains appropriate documentation including test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Sends specimens to reference labs for any testing not performed in-house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed and performs appropriate instrument maintenance as indicated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year phlebotomy experience strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to travel between sites as needed.

Requirements

Physical demands: full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment; sitting/standing for extensive periods with use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry; occasionally lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs.; requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range; requires legible handwriting.

Work environment: regular exposure 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.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision (M/D/V)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

Pay

Compensation range: $20.85/hr - $25.25/hr (actual compensation determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, licensure, and skills that align with the role).