Lab Assistant - Full Time - Wolf River New Germantown, TN
west cancer centerGermantown, TN
Lab Assistant - Full Time - Wolf River New Germantown, TN
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west cancer centerGermantown, TNtoday
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsPhlebotomistsAt West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients' lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment. Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
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. The Lab Assistant also assists with venipuncture as requested by the directing physician and helps ensure a safe and efficient laboratory environment by following all safety and infection control protocols. This role requires strong attention to detail, adaptability in a clinical setting, and a commitment to upholding West Cancer Center's vision and values.
Key Responsibilities:
Receive, accession, and process laboratory specimens.
Prepare stains, solutions, and culture media for use in testing.
Perform waived and moderately complex laboratory tests in accordance with CLIA standards.
Conduct venipuncture as requested by physicians.
Maintain accurate specimen records and documentation.
Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Model professionalism and adhere to safety, confidentiality, and infection control practices.
Collaborate with physicians, staff, and patients to support seamless laboratory workflows.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Lab Director.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience with basic laboratory skills.
Preferred:
- One (1) year of laboratory experience.
- Substitution Allowed:
- Completion of a Phlebotomy Program may be accepted in lieu of direct experience.
Skills & Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
- Strong verbal communication skills with patients, physicians, and colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment with invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Physically able to lift up to 25 lbs. and perform tasks requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and fine motor skills.
- Good balance, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
- Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
- Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work
- Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.
- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.
- Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.
- No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.
Join UsAs set forth in West Cancer Center's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Voluntary Self-Identification:
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. xhqgsiq An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Level
JuniorL3
Location
Germantown, TN
Occupation
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Industry
Medical Laboratories
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