Medical Laboratory Assistant

American Oncology Network

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

American Oncology Network is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine blood tests, quality control, and specimen handling in a multi-site lab setting. You will operate hematology analyzers and point-of-care devices, ensuring accurate results and compliant documentation.

The role requires at least two years in a clinical lab, strong teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Monday–Friday, with standard business hours, on-site in Houston area.

Qualifications

High School education required.
Minimum of two years’ experience in a lab setting.
Knowledge of quality control and specimen handling.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment and document results.

Responsibilities

Perform routine manual and automated blood tests with accuracy.
Collect and analyze specimens per testing policies.
Maintain logs and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
Assist in instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
Follow safety guidelines and quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal effectiveness

Communication skills

Customer service

Self-management

Multi-site coordination

Education

High School education

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory information system

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

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

Oncology Consultants - Greater Heights

Pay Range

$17.93 - $29.89

Position Summary

Key Performance Areas

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 standard 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 order 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’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 – 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 are 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 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 Skills