Lab Assistant

About the Role

Texas Oncology is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the Dallas Charlton Cancer Center. Hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

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 their viability before use.
• Preps patients as necessary (e.g., taking vital signs).
• 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 incoming 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, using it 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 contacts 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.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and medical staff information.
• Performs CLIA Waived or Moderately complexity testing under close supervision.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimen analysis.
• Familiarity with CLIA guidelines.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Proficiency in operating designated laboratory equipment.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and sample collection.
• Experience performing CLIA Waived or Moderately complexity testing.

Qualifications

• Level 1:
• Position is entry-level and requires no experience.
• Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements):
• Minimum three years laboratory experience.
• Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements):
• Minimum five years laboratory experience.

Physical Demands

• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision, color perception, and hearing to normal range.
• Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections.
• Exposure to corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, needles, and open flames.