Overview:

Texas Oncology's Covid 19 vaccine mandate policy requires that all new hires be vaccinated or obtain an approved exemption before their start date. More information will be provided to you throughout the interview process.

Texas Oncology is looking for a full-time Lab Assistant to join our team! This position will support the Rockwall location. Regular clinic hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, closed weekends and holidays. This position could travel to cover the Mesquite or Addision locations occasionally if needed. 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 position do?

The Lab Assistant, under minimal supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from 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. Properly identifies patient, draws blood samples and sends to 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.
Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Process specimens for reference lab testing.
  
• Collects 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.
  

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

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
  
• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience.
  
• Must have phlebotomy experience.
• CPT preferred.
• Experience with waived testing strongly preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Texas Oncology is part of the US Oncology Network and 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.