Medical Lab Assistant

American Oncology Network • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Healthcare professionals responsible for laboratory testing, quality control, phlebotomy, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. They perform manual and automated routine blood tests, prepare specimens for microscope examination, and operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, hematology analyzers, and point of care analyzers. American Oncology Network (AON) is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care. AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better, driving integrated, collaborative care to help community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient. AON offers a career in oncology, providing opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those fighting cancer, with flexible work options as a fast-growing national company.

Requirements

• High School education
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a lab setting
• Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills
• Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment
• Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness
• Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations
• Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development
• Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to work remotely effectively as required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
• Proficiency in Laboratory information system
• Proficiency in Laboratory instrumentation

Nice To Haves

• National lab certification

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze body fluids such as urine and blood.
• Perform proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing.
• Perform routine clinical laboratory tests.
• Perform technical laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, meeting the standard of all accreditation/regulatory agencies.
• Ensure adherence to correct testing policies, procedures, and quality assurance.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure efficient performance.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laboratory.
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Place order with purchasing as needed.
• Comply with established safety guidelines.
• Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient’s rights, safety, billing, and collections.
• Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures, including Disaster Recovery Plan and IT policies and procedures.
• Complete all duties required to keep laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Perform compliance testing.
• Comply with protecting patient privacy.
• Maintain all logs as required.
• Initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact instrument service company, if necessary.
• Submit monthly paperwork to consultant.
• Performs other duties and projects are assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network
• 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Annual summits providing employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country
• Professional development programs
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees