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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute · 2 days ago

Lab Assistant

The Villages, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is a leading organization in cancer care, known for its innovative clinical research and advanced treatments. The Lab Assistant is responsible for the collection, processing, and testing of patient specimens, maintaining quality assurance and safety protocols, and assisting with patient flow and assessments.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalOncology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered

Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house

Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists

Charts patient results in a timely manner. -Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs

Performs lab testing for in-house tests. Processes in-house and incoming results for charting

Uses equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed

Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed

Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using them in patient testing

Perform patient assessment for chief complaint, medication reconciliation, and pertinent history. input in ONCO EMR

Efficiently perform blood draws and follow all lab procedures for specimen handling and processing

Obtain vital signs, PHQ9, and Pain scores, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR

Efficiently room patients according to office procedures

Complies with regulatory agency standards

Prepares blood and bone marrow slides

Assist with medical procedures as required

Must take the required number of CEUs annually to meet C.O.L.A. requirements

Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patients’ rights, safety, billing, and collections. Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures, and the Disaster Recovery Plan

Always maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient information

Additional tasks as needed to support the team

Qualification

BLS certificationSpecimen analysisPatient assessmentTime managementInterpersonal skillsCustomer serviceCritical thinkingCollaboration

Required

High School diploma or GED

BLS required upon hire or must be obtained within 30 days of employment (FCS will provide BLS course within the first 30 days)

Less than 1 year of experience or the ability to pass a skills set assessment

Analysis & Critical Thinking

Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication

Superior customer service skills

Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Ability to collaborate closely with Physicians and Nurses

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401-K match

Pet and legal insurance

Company

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

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Founded in 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is the largest independent medical oncology/hematology practice in the United States.

Founded in 1984

Ft Myer, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.flcancer.com

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