Lab Assistant

Role: Lab Assistant

Company: The US Oncology Network

Key Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures all supplies are viable before use for patient collection.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion.
• Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently.
• Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
• Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel.
• Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
• 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 phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• 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.
• Properly identifies patients, draws blood samples, and sends them to the laboratory for analysis.
• Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record-keeping duties.
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Phlebotomy
• Venous blood draws
• Central lines and/or ports (preferred)
• CLIA guidelines
• OSHA compliance laws
• Universal Precaution procedures
• Hazardous materials disposal
• Laboratory equipment operation
• Documentation and record keeping

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Education from an accredited school of phlebotomy.