Lab Assistant

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

EAP

Discounts through Perks Program

Job summary

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support clinicians and phlebotomy tasks in our Peoria, IL clinic. The MLA will collect, label, and process specimens, assist with bone marrow procedures, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced lab setting.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and offers pay between $16 and $24 per hour with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, life and disability coverage, and paid time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, confidentiality, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and process specimens for in-house and off-site testing.
• Assist with bone marrow procedures and support physicians and nurses as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of specimen handling and test results.
• Perform routine and therapeutic phlebotomy, port draws, and waived testing per CLIA '88 guidelines.
• Clean and organize lab workspaces and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, and external facilities.
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed and provide additional support during high-volume periods.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) performs clerical tasks, assists technologists, physicians, and clinical staff as requested, performs phlebotomy, performs testing categorized as Waived Testing according to CLIA '88, performs port draws and therapeutic phlebotomy procedures, assists with bone marrows, communicates effectively with other staff, patients and extra-office personnel, maintains records of specimen handling, and maintains an orderly work environment.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range: $16.00 - $24.00/hour (Based on experience, education, and other factors)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs - Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Collect, label, and process specimens for in-house and off‑site testing.
• Assist with bone marrow procedures and support physicians and nurses as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of specimen handling and test results.
• Perform routine and therapeutic phlebotomy, port draws, and waived testing per CLIA '88 guidelines.
• Clean and organize lab workspaces and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, and external facilities.
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed and provide additional support during high‑volume periods

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a clinical setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety, confidentiality, and patient‑centered care

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination. Requires normal vision and normal color perception. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work on a desktop computer for extended periods of time. May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS/TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, chemotherapy, biohazardous specimens & wastes and other conditions common to a clinic environment.