Lab Assistant

Southern Cancer Center is hiring a Lab Assistant for our office at Springhill Hospital.

Overview

Do you have a yearning to help others? Would you like to make a difference in the world and the lives of others? You have clicked on the right job posting because Southern Cancer Center is hiring a full time Lab Tech for our office at Providence Hospital. Come join our family atmosphere and enjoy the luxury of not having to work nights or weekends, all while making a positive impact in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• 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 use in patient testing.
• 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.
• Charts patient results promptly.
• Arrange for transfusion of blood products when ordered by a physician.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment 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.
• Implements and complies with safety and quality assurance 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 confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required and 0-3 years experience.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this job typically require a full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in the operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception, and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with the 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.