Medical Laboratory Assistant

American Oncology Network; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

American Oncology Network is seeking a Laboratory Technician at Zangmeister Cancer Center in Columbus, OH to perform routine blood and other clinical laboratory tests, ensure quality control, and prepare specimens for analysis. You will operate centrifuges and hematology analyzers, troubleshoot instruments, and document results.

This role requires a high school diploma and at least two years in a lab setting; certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School education is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a lab setting.
• National lab certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze body fluids; perform quality control and routine tests.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Document results and maintain logs.

Skills

MS Office

LIS proficiency

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

High School education

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Healthcare professionals responsible for laboratory testing, quality control, phlebotomy, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting. Perform manual and automated routine blood tests. Prepare specimens for microscope examination. Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, hematology analyzers, and point-of-care analyzers.

Location

Zangmeister Cancer Center

Pay Range

$19.16 - $31.94

Key Responsibilities

• KPA 1 – Specimen collection and testing: Collect and analyze body fluids such as urine and blood. Perform proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing. Perform routine clinical laboratory tests. Perform technical laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of all accreditation/regulatory agencies. Ensure adherence to correct testing policies, procedures, and quality assurance.
• KPA 2 – Equipment maintenance and supplies: Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure efficient performance. Maintain cleanliness of the laboratory. Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies. Place orders with purchasing as needed.
• KPA 3 – Compliance: Comply with established safety guidelines. Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient rights, safety, billing, and collections. Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures, including Disaster Recovery Plan and IT policies and procedures. Complete all duties required to keep the laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies. Must be able to perform compliance testing. Protect patient privacy.
• KPA 4 – Documentation: Maintain all logs as required. Initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact instrument service company, if necessary. Submit monthly paperwork to consultant.
• KPA 5 – Other Duties: Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Qualifications / Requirements

Education
High School education, required

Previous Experience
Minimum of two years’ experience in a lab setting, required

Core Capabilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), active listening, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, collaboration and partnerships, as well as positive relations with employees, physicians and the community.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Fast-paced, multi-site environment: Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.

Skills & Tools

• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Laboratory information system proficiency
• Laboratory instrumentation

Certifications / Licenses

National lab certification preferred

Travel

Less than 25%

Remote

No

Standard Work Days / Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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