Lab Assistant Sr. - Texas Oncology

Texas Oncology is looking for anLab Assistant Sr. to join our team!  This position will support the Dallas Medical City location. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.”® in their fight against cancer.  Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. 

Why work for us? 

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.  

What does the Lab Assistant Sr do? (but not limited to) 

Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens form patients, documenting results according to established procedures. Assists with performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures as indicated. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Collects viable and appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, immunology specimens as directed.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Assists with testing procedures according to procedure guidelines.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting. Charts patient results in a timely manner. Assists in training new lab technicians in the phlebotomy area.
• Assists in maintaining phlebotomy supplies. Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Arrange for transfusion of blood products when ordered by physician. Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed. Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. -Maintains equipment and work area as directed. Performs testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents. Identifies troubleshooting procedures and calls technical services as needed.
• Implements and complies with safety and quality assurance standards. Complies with regulatory agency standards.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Properly disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection procedures as needed. Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

The ideal candidate for the Lab Assistant Sr position will have the following background and experience:   

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years laboratory experience.

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires hearing and vision corrected to normal range. 
 
Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and involves frequent contact with management and staff.