Lab Assistant

Overview

• Lab Assistant The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is looking for Lab Assistant to join the laboratory team at our Eugene, OR clinic!
• WVCI prides itself for being able to offer as many services in-house to our patients, which includes laboratory sampling and testing.
• This role will focus primarily on the collection of specimens; particularly venous blood draws.
• If you have a heart for service, and a strong foundation of technical skills, we want to hear from you!
• This role will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $19.00-$29.00.
• The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity, etc.
• Employment Type: Full Time, FTE 1.0

Benefits

M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k) Location: Eugene and Springfield, OR

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 that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
• Prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently.
• Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
• May perform 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 confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensure/Certification from an accredited school of phlebotomy strongly preferred.
• 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 full range of body motion particularly manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to performs keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• 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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections.
• Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, needles and open flames.
• The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.