Medical Laboratory Assistant

American Oncology Network, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

American Oncology Network, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine blood tests, specimen collection, and quality control in a multi-site oncology setting.

Responsibilities include operating hematology analyzers, maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and documenting results with precision. This role requires at least two years of lab experience and strong organizational and communication skills, with typical hours Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a lab setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and testing with accuracy.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain logs and document procedures and results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Location:Oncology Consultants - Greater HeightsPay Range:$17.93 - $29.89Position SummaryHealthcare 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.Key Performance AreasKPA 1 – Specimen collection and testingCollect 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 standard of all accreditation/regulatory agencies.Ensure adherence to correct testing policies, procedures, and quality assurance.KPA 2 – Equipment maintenance and suppliesSet up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure efficient performanceMaintain cleanliness of the laboratory.Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies. Place order with purchasing as neededKPA 3 – ComplianceComply with established safety guidelines.Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient’s 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 laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies. Must be able to perform compliance testing.Comply with protecting patient privacy.KPA 4 – DocumentationMaintain 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 dutiesPerforms other duties and projects are assigned.Position Qualifications/RequirementsEducationHigh School education, requiredPrevious ExperienceMinimum of two years’ experience in a lab setting, requiredCore CapabilitiesAnalysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid 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), is an active listener, 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, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.Computer SkillsProficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.Laboratory information systemLaboratory instrumentationCertifications/LicensesNational lab certification preferredTravel: Less than 25%Remote: NoStandard Work Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.#AONC