Senior Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy

The US Oncology Network; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant Sr to join the Dallas team. Hours are 8:00a-4:30p, Monday-Friday, at the Dallas, TX location. The role entails collecting and processing specimens, documenting results, instrument maintenance, QA, and safety compliance.

Under direct supervision, duties include patient flow, phlebotomy, sample collection, specimen analysis, and keeping detailed logs and charts. Regular exposure to clinical lab environment with strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Level 1: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Level 2: Minimum three years laboratory experience.
• Level Sr: Minimum five years laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation per quality assurance programs.
• Performs specimen analysis of chemistry, hematology, immunology as directed.
• Maintains inventory and ensures supplies are viable for testing.
• Preps patients as necessary (e.g., taking vital signs).
• Assists with testing procedures per guidelines.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories as needed; processes orders and results.
• Updates and files daily paperwork and lab logs.
• Operates laboratory equipment per directions and maintains area.
• Performs CLIA-waived or moderate complexity testing under supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Quality control

Patient flow

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant Sr to join the Dallas team. Hours are 8:00a-4:30p, Monday-Friday, at the Dallas, TX location. The role entails collecting and processing specimens, documenting results, instrument maintenance, QA, and safety compliance.

Under direct supervision, duties include patient flow, phlebotomy, sample collection, specimen analysis, and keeping detailed logs and charts. Regular exposure to clinical lab environment with strict safety standards.