Lab Assistant: Patient-Centered Specimen Processing

Texas Oncology; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Retail Discounts

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the Mansfield, TX location. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, documenting results, and assisting with analysis under direct supervision.

Hours are 8:30a–5:00p, Monday through Friday, in a facility delivering high-quality cancer care. Responsibilities include specimen handling, quality control, charting patient results, and maintaining lab equipment and safety standards in a CLIA-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Level 1: High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Level 2: Minimum three years laboratory experience.
• Level Sr: Minimum five 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. 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.
• Arrange for transfusion of blood products when ordered by physician. Operate 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 confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Responsible for performing CLIA Waived or Moderately complexity testing under close supervision.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the Mansfield, TX location. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, documenting results, and assisting with analysis under direct supervision.

Hours are 8:30a–5:00p, Monday through Friday, in a facility delivering high-quality cancer care. Responsibilities include specimen handling, quality control, charting patient results, and maintaining lab equipment and safety standards in a CLIA-regulated environment.