Lab Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Warrenton, VA

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About The Position

Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, is seeking a full-time Lab Assistant for its Fauquier office. Under direct supervision, the Lab Assistant collects and processes patient specimens, documents results according to established procedures, and assists with specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control. The role follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures, assists with patient flow as needed, and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position is entry level and requires a high school diploma or equivalent and phlebotomy experience. The work involves laboratory testing and equipment, patient contact, specimen handling, and maintaining accurate records while following applicable quality, safety, and regulatory procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Phlebotomy experience required.
Entry-level position requiring 0–3 years of experience.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extensive sitting or standing; manual and finger dexterity; eye-hand coordination; use of hands and arms to handle, feel, reach, or carry; and occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision, color perception, and hearing within the normal range; legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
Maintains required quality assurance documentation, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
Performs chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimen analysis as directed.
Maintains adequate supplies and checks that supplies are viable before use in patient testing.
Assists with testing procedures according to procedure guidelines.
Sends specimens to reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house and processes incoming orders for laboratory testing.
Processes in-house and incoming results for charting and charts patient results promptly.
Updates and files daily paperwork, laboratory logs, and maintenance logs.
Arranges transfusion of blood products when ordered by a physician.
Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed and maintains equipment and the work area.
Performs testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated and records lot numbers for controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Identifies troubleshooting procedures and contacts technical services as needed.
Implements and complies with safety and quality assurance standards and regulatory agency standards.
Follows OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
Disposes of hazardous materials properly, maintains a clean work environment, and restocks the laboratory area as needed.
Performs phlebotomy and sample collection procedures as needed.
Maintains the confidentiality of information related to patients and medical staff.
Assists with patient flow as needed.