Laboratory Assistant

The US Oncology Network; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

401k with company match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to join the Dallas Sammons Cancer Center team. This full-time role supports specimen collection, processing, analysis, and record-keeping under supervision. It involves phlebotomy, instrument maintenance, and adherence to CLIA and OSHA standards.

The position offers a clear career path with Level 1, 2 or Sr based on experience, and no weekend obligations. Benefits accompany a comprehensive health and retirement package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Lab specimen processing and waived testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation per QA program including logs and checklists.
• Performs specimen analysis of chemistry, hematology, immunology as directed.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and ensures viability for testing.
• Preps patients as necessary (e.g., vital signs).
• Assists with testing procedures according to guidelines.
• Sends specimens to reference labs when needed and processes in-house results for charting.
• Updates and files daily paperwork and lab logs.
• Operates designated lab equipment and performs routine maintenance.
• Adheres to safety, QA, CLIA, OSHA standards and disposes of hazardous materials properly.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Lab specimen processing

Waived testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This is a full-time Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Texas Oncology is looking for a Lab Assistant to join our team! This position will support the Dallas Sammons Cancer Center location.

Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Lab Assistant do? (including but not limited to)

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. Properly identifies patient, draws blood samples and sends to laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

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. 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 confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Responsible for performing CLIA Waived or Moderately complexity testing under close supervision.

Qualifications

Level 1

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Position is entry level and requires no experience.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Lab Specimen processing and waived testing preferred.

Level 2

• Minimum three years laboratory experience.

Level Sr

• Minimum five years laboratory experience.

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 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 will be offered 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.