Laboratory Assistant - CCSWO

Cancer Center of Southwest Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Center of Southwest Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant to support the clinical laboratory, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, distribution and tracking, and reporting results under supervision.

The preferred candidate will be in the third or fourth year of a BS degree in laboratory sciences with prior lab experience; duties include maintaining supplies, quality control and documentation, and assisting the Medical Technologist as needed.

Qualifications

• Third or fourth year BS degree in laboratory sciences preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy, specimen processing, distribution and tracking, and reporting of results under supervision.
• Assist Medical Technologist and function as a general Laboratory Assistant in all areas of the lab.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and quality control practices; order and maintain general lab supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Quality control

Lab documentation

Education

BS degree in laboratory sciences (preferred in 3rd/4th year)

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Department

CCSWO - Medical Oncology

Compensation

Based on Experience

Definition

Full time. Has thorough knowledge of test and specimen requirements, assists in lab as needed. Able to order and or maintain general lab supplies. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, distribution and tracking, managing reference labs specimens. Assist Medical Technologist as needed. Able to function as a laboratory assistant in all areas of the lab. Under the supervision of the laboratory manager the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory documentation of such results, follows laboratory policies and procedures and maintains quality control practices in the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

• Third or fourth year BS degree laboratory majors preferred. Previous laboratory experience highly recommended.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a laboratory assistant.