Laboratory Assistant, Cancer Center

Job Location:

Taylor Le Norman/McCasland Cancer Center of SW OK - Duncan, OK 73533, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Certification, Travel Percentage:
Less than 25 percent, Job Shift: Day Shift, Job Category:
Laboratory

The Cancer Center Lab Assistant is responsible for venipuncture, specimen processing, preservation of fixation, distribution and tracking, managing reference labs specimens, quality control tests on equipment, knowledge of critical values, and maintaining CLIA/COLA/JC standards. Must have thorough knowledge of test and specimen requirements, including ordering and processing specialty genetic testing, with timely and accurate data entry and maintenance of laboratory documentation of such results.

Post training, the team member must be able to function in all areas of the lab with moderate complexity including chemistries, hematology, and immunology with demonstrated competence in processing pediatric, adult, and geriatric specimens.

• Process laboratory specimens and report results in all areas of the clinical laboratory (Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology and Urinalysis) while following laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitor all Hematology QC, Levey Jennings, and perform quality assurance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Perform all Hematological maintenance to include calibrations and lot comparisons.
• Order and track tumor profiling as well as biomarker analysis on pathological specimens as requested per physician.
• Maintain all appropriate laboratory logs;
  Follow established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate leader to guarantee the lab maintains utmost quality.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed maintenance on instruments and equipment (as appropriate) to ensure all equipment is in working order;
  Perform calibration of equipment as needed;
  Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur.
• Order and or maintain general lab supplies;
  Responsible for the inventory of reagents.
• Comply with established laboratory and infection control standards at all times to protect patients and team members;
  Follow the exposure control plan/blood borne and airborne pathogens to minimize exposure to infectious diseases;
  Keep work area neat and clean;
  Dispose of biohazard appropriately.
• Read, understand, and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures (i.e., procedure manuals, safety manual, compliance manual, automobile policies and procedures, dress code, team member handbook, and quality assurance manual). Assist in updating lab policy and procedure manuals as needed.
• Attend educational conferences and seminars to stay updated on laboratory methodology, instrumentation, safety, procedures, and policies;
  Demonstrate knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation and remain informed on all current technologies.
• Communicate all unresolved problems immediately to the appropriate leader for resolution.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new team members as needed.
• Participate on teams and special projects when needed.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts. Follow department rules regarding scheduling and schedule changes;
  Demonstrate willingness to adjust schedule to meet departmental needs.
• Appropriately adapt assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit…