Lab Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Vancouver, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Oncology is hiring a Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant for the laboratory team at its Vancouver Cancer Clinic in Vancouver, Washington. The position focuses primarily on collecting specimens, especially venous blood draws, as well as draws from ports and central lines, and participating in in-house patient testing. Under general supervision, the Lab Assistant collects and processes patient specimens and documents results according to established procedures. The role assists with specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control; follows quality assurance and safety policies; and helps with patient flow as needed. The employee works within defined procedures and scientific methods while adhering to quality guidelines. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, with an hourly salary range of $21.09–$31.90. Final offers depend on applicable experience and qualifications and internal employee equity considerations. Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with management and staff. Physical demands include prolonged sitting; some bending, stooping, and stretching; occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate office equipment; and hearing and vision corrected to the normal range.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Education from an accredited school of phlebotomy.
Experience in venous blood draws.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds and operating office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience collecting specimens from central lines and/or ports.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy and collect appropriate patient specimens as ordered.
Verify pre-authorizations and complete the appropriate consent (ABN) before collecting tests with limited coverage.
Maintain quality-assurance documentation, including accessioning logs, equipment records, and checklists.
Maintain adequate supply inventory and verify supplies are viable before patient collection.
Send specimens to reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house.
Process incoming orders for laboratory testing.
Process in-house and incoming reports.
Update and file daily paperwork, laboratory logs, and maintenance logs.
Identify and band patients for blood product transfusion and process properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
Operate designated laboratory equipment and use it effectively, skillfully, and efficiently.
Maintain equipment and the work area as directed.
Perform waived laboratory testing under CLIA guidelines and record lot numbers for controls, calibrators, and reagents used in waived tests.
Comply with regulatory agency standards, OSHA requirements, and Universal Precaution procedures.
Dispose of hazardous materials properly.
Keep the work environment clean and restock the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of information related to patients and medical staff.