Lab Assistant Technical

Lab Assistant

The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is looking for Lab Assistant Technical to join the laboratory team at our Corvallis, OR clinic! This is a hybrid position that is mainly responsible for the collection of specimens and laboratory testing. Experience with difficult venous blood draws is required for success in this role. If you have a passion for service and want to support the health and wellness of our patients, then we want to hear from you!

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $18.00-$30.45. 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: Corvallis, OR

• Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.

• Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Performs specimen analysis of Chemistry and Hematology specimens.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
• Participate in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Completes yearly competence training.
• Prepare peripheral blood smear.
• Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance.
• Follows the laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepare reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
• Participate in the development of new instruments and procedures as needed.
• Processes and send specimens to multiple reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• May assist and verify prior authorizations dictating what lab testing may be sent to.
• Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
• Comply with quality assurance standards.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Comply with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

• Able to perform independently and detailed oriented.

• 1-3 years of experience
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Licensure/Certification from an accredited school of phlebotomy
• Preferred associate's degree in a Science
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire

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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use 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.

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.