Westcancercenter

Westcancercenter

Lab Assistant - Full Time - Wolf River

Germantown, TN · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
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About the role

  • Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients' lives.
  • Position Overview The Lab Assistant plays an important role in supporting laboratory operations and patient care within West Cancer Center.
  • This position is responsible for preparing stains, solutions, and culture media, performing waived and moderately complex laboratory tests, and maintaining accurate specimen records.

Responsibilities

  • Perform waived and moderately complex laboratory tests in accordance with CLIA standards.
  • Maintain accurate specimen records and documentation.
  • Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Collaborate with physicians, staff, and patients to support seamless laboratory workflows.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Lab Director.

Requirements

  • Experience with basic laboratory skills.
  • Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment with invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
  • Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
  • Education & Experience
  • Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred:
  • Substitution Allowed:
  • Completion of a Phlebotomy Program may be accepted in lieu of direct experience.
  • Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
  • Strong verbal communication skills with patients, physicians, and colleagues.

Nice to have

  • One (1) year of laboratory experience.
  • Certified Phlebotomist.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

Company info

  • Receive, accession, and process laboratory specimens.
  • Prepare stains, solutions, and culture media for use in testing.
  • Conduct venipuncture as requested by physicians.
  • Model professionalism and adhere to safety, confidentiality, and infection control practices.
  • At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research.
  • Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.
  • Position Overview

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