Cancer Care Lab Assistant — Impactful Patient Testing

The US Oncology Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology Southwest Fort Worth Laboratory is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, performing analyses under supervision, and maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position offers exposure to a range of laboratory procedures, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team focused on patient-centered cancer care.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years laboratory experience.

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.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Job description

Texas Oncology Southwest Fort Worth Laboratory is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, performing analyses under supervision, and maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position offers exposure to a range of laboratory procedures, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team focused on patient-centered cancer care.