Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is looking for Lab Assistant to join the laboratory team at our Eugene, OR clinic! WVCI prides itself for being able to offer as many services in-house to our patients, which includes laboratory sampling and testing. This role will focus primarily on the collection of specimens; particularly venous blood draws. If you have a heart for service, and a strong foundation of technical skills, we want to hear from you! This role will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $19.00-$29.00. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Employment Type: Full Time, FTE 1.0
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Eugene and Springfield, OR

• 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.
• Prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
• May perform 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1-3 years experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensure/Certification from an accredited school of phlebotomy strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion particularly manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to performs keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with 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.

The US Oncology Network 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.