Lab Assistant

About the Role

Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, is seeking a Full Time Lab Assistant for their Fauquier office. This is a career opportunity in the medical field.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures supplies are viable before patient testing.
• Assists with testing procedures according to procedure guidelines.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for 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.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs.
• Arranges for transfusion of blood products when ordered by a 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, calibrators, 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 confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Assists with patient flow as needed.
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Phlebotomy experience is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to operate and manipulate complex laboratory equipment.
• Ability to sit/stand for extensive periods of time.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Corrected vision, color perception, and hearing to normal range.
• Legible handwriting.
• Exposure to direct contact with patients, blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections.
• Exposure to corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, needles, and open flames.