Senior Lab Technician: Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy

The US Oncology Network; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to join the Houston Memorial City location. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, performing analyses under supervision, and maintaining equipment and documentation.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, and level is based on experience from Level 1 to Sr. The ideal candidate will have high school diploma and laboratory experience, with opportunities based on seniority.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Level 2 requires minimum three years laboratory experience.
• Level Sr requires minimum five years laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program.
• Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, immunology specimens as directed.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures viability before using in patient testing.
• Preps patients as necessary for blood collection.
• Assists with testing procedures according to procedure guidelines.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in house.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance.
• Complies with OSHA and safety standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Specimen processing

Lab safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Three years laboratory experience

Five years laboratory experience

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to join the Houston Memorial City location. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, performing analyses under supervision, and maintaining equipment and documentation.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, and level is based on experience from Level 1 to Sr. The ideal candidate will have high school diploma and laboratory experience, with opportunities based on seniority.