Lab Assistant

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Cancer Specialists in Fauquier is seeking a Full Time Lab Assistant. Phlebotomy experience is required and a High School diploma or equivalent is expected for this entry-level role.

Under direct supervision, you will collect specimens, document results, and assist with testing procedures and instrument maintenance in a safe, compliant laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience.
• PHLEBOTomy experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintain documentation as described by QA program including logs and checklists.
• Perform specimen analysis of chemistry, hematology, immunology as directed.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and ensure viability.
• Assist testing procedures according to procedure guidelines.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in house.
• Process incoming orders and chart results in the patient chart.
• Update and file daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Arrange for transfusion of blood products when ordered by physician.
• Operate designated laboratory equipment and perform maintenance.
• Identify troubleshooting procedures and call technical services as needed.
• Comply with OSHA and safety standards.
• Dispose of hazardous materials and keep the lab clean.
• Perform phlebotomy and sample collection procedures as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Full Time Lab Assistant for our Fauquier office. Phlebotomy experience is required.

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. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

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.
• 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-coming results for charting. Charts patient results in a timely manner.
• Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Arrange for transfusion of blood products when ordered by 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, calibrator, 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience. PHLEBOTomy experience is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use the 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed 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.

Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.