Lab Assistant Sr.- McKinney

The US Oncology Network•McKinney, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Lab Assistant I to join our team! This position will support the McKinney location. Typical work week is Monday through Friday (8am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4pm) with no call, no weekends or major holidays! This position can be a level I, II, or Sr. based on candidate experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.
Current state licensure if applicable.
Five (5) or more years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Position is entry level and requires no experience. (for Level I)
Position requires three (3) years of experience. (for Level II)

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, immunology specimens as directed.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using 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 in-coming results for charting. Charts patient results in a timely manner.
Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
Arrange for transfusion of blood products when ordered by 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, calibrator, 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 confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.