Oncology Medical Lab Tech — Precision Diagnostics

US Oncology Inc.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M/D/V

Life Ins.

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Job summary

Northwest Cancer Centers in Northwest Indiana seeks an in-office, full-time lab technician. The role focuses on specimen collection, processing, and analysis across Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology, with QC and documentation duties.

You will maintain and calibrate equipment, assist with specialized procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance while upholding patient confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science.
• Current state license if required. AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with phlebotomy and specimen collection as ordered; ABN forms when required.
• Assists with special procedures such as bone marrows.
• Follows specimen handling, test analyses, reporting, and record-keeping procedures.
• Performs specimen analysis of Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology.
• Maintains and operates laboratory equipment; performs instrument maintenance.
• Adheres to QC policies and documents calibrations and maintenance.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reports results annually.
• Prepares peripheral blood smears and performs WBC differential.
• Microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
• Records results for charting and processes specimens for send-out testing.
• Identifies problems in test systems and documents corrective actions.
• Maintains QA documentation and verifies critical results.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and prepares reagents; restocks.
• Processes in-house and incoming results for charting.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner.
• Properly identify and band patients for transfusion; handles properly labeled specimens.
• Adheres to OSHA and Universal Precautions; complies with regulations.
• Disposes of hazardous materials; keeps a clean environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Quality control

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Safety/compliance

Documentation

Education

Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science

State license if required; AMT/ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required

Job description

Northwest Cancer Centers in Northwest Indiana seeks an in-office, full-time lab technician. The role focuses on specimen collection, processing, and analysis across Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology, with QC and documentation duties.

You will maintain and calibrate equipment, assist with specialized procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance while upholding patient confidentiality and safety standards.