Laboratory Assistant

OneOncology • Grand Rapids, MI

14d

About The Position

Summary: Responsible for assisting in the laboratory to optimize workflow. Responsibilities include organizing and directing laboratory workflow. Manage daily laboratory visit list in ONCO EMR, help direct phlebotomist team, aid with specimen processing, handle laboratory phone calls and assist with drawing blood.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Two years related work experience including phlebotomy
• Other: Exceptional people skills in the medical field. Ability to maintain composure during extremely busy times. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently at a fast pace with minimal supervision. Able to maintain confidentiality. 95% of time spent standing / walking. High attention to detail needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the daily Lab Visit list, completing the collection record, printing labels, receiving specimens and prioritizing patient blood draws.
• Responsible for answering the lab phone and assisting callers with their questions and requests.
• Responsible for loading and unloading the centrifuge along with organizing the specimens for in-house and send out testing.
• Responsible for loading specimens onto the Sysmex instrument to initiate test analysis.
• Responsible for assisting the providers during bone marrow biopsies.
• Responsible for providing phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining lab supply inventory and complete order forms for needed supplies.
• Assist with preparing and sending out Molecular Test Kits. Able to perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to specimen ordering, collecting, processing and packaging for send out testing. Able to interact with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services and CHC staff morale. Interacts effectively with patients and family members demonstrating sensitivity in regard to cultural diversity, age specific needs, confidentiality and all abilities. Functions as a team member by expanding responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the cancer center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees