Laboratory Technician

OneOncology, LLC; Atlantis (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hematology Oncology Associates of the Palm Beaches is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to accurately handle and process specimens across our three locations. You will follow laboratory procedures, maintain quality control, and ensure proper tubes, transport media, and storage temperatures for each test type while upholding safety guidelines.

The role involves operating standard and specialized equipment, recording testing information, filing reports, and coordinating with staff to support

Qualifications

• Accurately handle and process specimens.
• Follow lab procedures and maintain quality control.
• Identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type.
• Ensure specimen acceptability with supervisor or pathologist as needed.

Responsibilities

• Record testing information and file laboratory reports.
• Inventory and order laboratory and office supplies.
• Communicate with laboratory staff and its clients to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality of information relative to practice and patients.
• Travel to satellite locations and float to other clinics as needed.

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Confidentiality

Tools

Standard laboratory equipment

Specialized equipment

Job description

Hematology Oncology Associates was established in Palm Beach County over 35 years ago, and has grown to include 10 Board Certified Hematologist and Oncologists and 6 Nurse Practitioners in 3 convenient locations within our community. Our goals are to provide state of the art cancer treatments with a high level of compassionate care in a warm inviting environment. We also specialize in treatment of coagulation blood disorders, leukemias and other hematologic benign conditions. At Hematology Oncology Associates of the Palm Beaches, we believe that together, we will work to drive a better life outcome for our community.Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.Job Description:Utilizes technical skills and abilities to accurately handle and process specimensFollows laboratory procedures for specimen processing and maintains quality control of sLabpecimen samples.Correctly identifies proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test typeDetermines specimen acceptability, consulting with specimen processing supervisor, technologist, or pathologist as needed taking appropriate action when necessaryUnderstands and follows all safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelinesOperate standard laboratory equipment and some specialized equipment.Demonstrates efficiency by performing procedures rapidly and determining priorityRecord testing information and files laboratory reports.Inventory and order laboratory and office supplies.Communicates with laboratory staff and its clients to ensure quality patient care.Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to practice and patients.Clean and restock laboratory facility.Maintain a safe environment in the laboratory.Enthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frame.Travels to satellite locations and floats to other clinics if neededMaintains and works with flow cytometry equipment efficiently and accurately