Phlebotomist (Lab Assistant)
The US Oncology Network•Suffolk, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Virginia Oncology Associates is seeking a Phlebotomist (Lab Assistant) to support its office in Suffolk. This full-time, in-person role collects and analyzes patient specimens, assists with laboratory testing, maintains documentation and equipment, and processes specimens and orders for testing. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. At least one year of phlebotomy experience is strongly preferred, and the employee must be willing to travel between sites as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be willing to travel between sites as needed.
- Physical ability to perform the job's described demands, including extensive sitting or standing, manual dexterity and coordination to operate laboratory equipment, reaching or carrying, and occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 40 pounds.
- Corrected vision, color perception, and hearing within the normal range; legible handwriting.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect viable and appropriate patient specimens as ordered and perform specimen analysis of chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed.
- Assist with testing procedures.
- Maintain test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
- Send specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in-house and process incoming laboratory testing orders.
- Update and file daily paperwork, laboratory logs, and maintenance logs.
- Operate designated laboratory equipment as directed and perform indicated instrument maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
