Lab Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Eugene, OR

3h•$19 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is looking for Lab Assistant to join the laboratory team at our Eugene, OR clinic! This is a hybrid position that is mainly responsible for the collection of specimens and laboratory testing. Experience with difficult venous blood draws is required for success in this role. If you have a passion for service and want to support the health and wellness of our patients, then we want to hear from you! The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $19.00-$29.00. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc. Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE) Hours/Shift: Five 8-hour shifts with variable start times between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., based on staffing needs. Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k) Location: Eugene, OR

Requirements

1-3 years of experience
High school graduate or equivalent
Licensure/Certification from an accredited school of phlebotomy
Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Preferred associate’s or bachelor's degree in a Science

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
Performs specimen analysis of Chemistry and Hematology specimens.
Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Participate in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
Completes yearly competence training.
Prepare peripheral blood smear.
Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance.
Follows the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepare reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
Participate in the development of new instruments and procedures as needed.
Processes and send specimens to multiple reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
May assist and verify prior authorizations dictating what lab testing may be sent to.
Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
Comply with quality assurance standards.
Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Comply with applicable regulatory agency standards.
Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
Maintains a clean working environment.
Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
Able to perform independently and detailed oriented.