Lab Assistant - Webster, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Lab Assistant to join our team! This position will support the Webster, Texas location. This is a full-time Monday
- Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with no weekends, call, or major holidays. This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Webster, Texas—where innovation meets community care. Located in the heart of Houston’s Bay Area, TxO – Webster delivers advanced cancer treatment including CAR‑T therapy, radiation oncology, and precision medicine, all in a supportive, patient‑first environment. Just minutes from Space Center Houston and Clear Lake, Webster offers a unique blend of science, serenity, and suburban charm. With easy access to I‑45 and Beltway 8, top‑rated schools, and a growing medical district, Webster is a place where healing happens close to home—and adventure is never far away.

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- Webster's management team prefers a team approach and thrives on the employee experience.

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients 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.

Under direct 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.

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• 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.
• Preps patients as necessary (e.g., taking vital signs)
• Assists with testing procedures according to procedure guidelines.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any 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.
• Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Arrange for transfusion of blood products when ordered by 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, calibrator, 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.
• Responsible for performing…