Lab Assistant - Day Shift (Mon-Fri) in Oncology Lab

The US Oncology Network; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Cedar Park area labs. This full-time position supports multiple TX locations including Cedar Park, Marble Falls, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock North and Harker Heights.

Under supervision, you will collect specimens, perform basic analyses, maintain quality records and ensure proper handling of patient samples. The role requires a High School diploma; entry-level status with potential for higher levels based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Position is entry level and requires no experience.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Lab Specimen processing and waived testing preferred.
• Minimum three years laboratory experience (Level 2).
• Minimum five years laboratory experience (Level Sr).

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. Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting. Charts patient results in a timely manner.
• Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Identifies troubleshooting procedures and calls technical services as needed.
• Implements and complies with safety and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Waived testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Cedar Park area labs. This full-time position supports multiple TX locations including Cedar Park, Marble Falls, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock North and Harker Heights.

Under supervision, you will collect specimens, perform basic analyses, maintain quality records and ensure proper handling of patient samples. The role requires a High School diploma; entry-level status with potential for higher levels based on experience.