Lab Assistant Float - Stephanie

The US Oncology Network•Henderson, NV

About The Position

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a Lab Assistant Float within the Las Vegas/Henderson, NV area to execute a wide breadth of functions essential to providing patient care such as accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures for moderate to high complexity laboratory tests. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, high-volume oncology practice with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful healthcare organization. SCOPE: Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from patients, documenting results according to established procedures. Assists with performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures as indicated. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. Properly identifies patients, draws blood samples, and sends them to the laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record-keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum five years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before use in patient testing.
Preps patients as necessary (e.g., taking vital signs)
Assists with testing procedures according to procedure guidelines.
Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house. Processes incoming orders for lab testing. Processes in-house and incoming results for charting. Chart patient results promptly.
Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs.
Arrange for transfusion of blood products when ordered by a physician. Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed. Performs testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Identifies troubleshooting procedures and calls technical services as needed. Implements and complies with safety and quality assurance standards.
Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
Properly disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the laboratory area as needed.
Performs phlebotomy and sample collection procedures as needed.
Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
Responsible for performing CLIA Waived or Moderately complexity testing under close supervision.