Laboratory Technician

Hematology Oncology Associates•Lake Worth, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hematology Oncology Associates was established in Palm Beach County over 35 years ago, and has grown to include 10 Board Certified Hematologist and Oncologists and 6 Nurse Practitioners in 3 convenient locations within our community. Our goals are to provide state of the art cancer treatments with a high level of compassionate care in a warm inviting environment. We also specialize in treatment of coagulation blood disorders, leukemias and other hematologic benign conditions. At Hematology Oncology Associates of the Palm Beaches, we believe that together, we will work to drive a better life outcome for our community. Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Requirements

Technical skills and abilities to accurately handle and process specimens
Knowledge of laboratory procedures for specimen processing
Ability to maintain quality control of specimen samples.
Understanding of proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type
Ability to determine specimen acceptability
Knowledge of safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines
Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment and some specialized equipment.
Ability to record testing information and file laboratory reports.
Ability to inventory and order laboratory and office supplies.
Communication skills with laboratory staff and clients
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
Ability to clean and restock laboratory facility.
Ability to maintain a safe environment in the laboratory.
Ability to perform miscellaneous duties efficiently
Willingness to travel to satellite locations and float to other clinics if needed
Proficiency in maintaining and working with flow cytometry equipment

Responsibilities

Utilizes technical skills and abilities to accurately handle and process specimens
Follows laboratory procedures for specimen processing and maintains quality control of specimen samples.
Correctly identifies proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type
Determines specimen acceptability, consulting with specimen processing supervisor, technologist, or pathologist as needed taking appropriate action when necessary
Understands and follows all safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines
Operate standard laboratory equipment and some specialized equipment.
Demonstrates efficiency by performing procedures rapidly and determining priority
Record testing information and files laboratory reports.
Inventory and order laboratory and office supplies.
Communicates with laboratory staff and its clients to ensure quality patient care.
Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to practice and patients.
Clean and restock laboratory facility.
Maintain a safe environment in the laboratory.
Enthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frame.
Travels to satellite locations and floats to other clinics if needed
Maintains and works with flow cytometry equipment efficiently and accurately