Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy

**Overview**

It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

We are hiring for a **Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant** to join the laboratory team at our **Vancouver Cancer Clinic** in Vancouver, WA.This role will focus primarily on the collection of specimens - particularly venous blood draws - as well as draws from ports and central lines. You will also take part in the in house testing we do for our patients. If you have a heart for service, and a strong foundation of technical skills, we want to hear from you!

• Employment Type:** Full Time, 40 Hours M-F**Location:** Vancouver Cancer Clinic (Tigard, OR)
• Salary Range:** $21.09- $31.90 Per Hour
• Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations*
• SCOPE:** Under general 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**

• 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.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
• Performs 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.
  
  

**Qualifications**

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Education from an accredited school o