Lab Technician

Why Join Us?

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.

Job Description:

PURPOSE:

The Chemo/Lab Tech Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the chemotherapy nurses and lab personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Escort’s patients to chemotherapy area with chart and signs patient in on sign in sheet.

· Obtains vital signs of every patient and places sheet on chart.

· Reports any abnormal vitals to nurse.

· Provides patient with comfort measures while in unit.

· Assist nursing staff with transfer of patients.

· Assist patients to rest room on an as needed basis.

· Labels specimens appropriately for processing.

· Checks chart for authorization and order before administering injection.

· Checks for proper site, dose, and schedule of injection.

· Uses universal precautions when administering injections.

· Disposes of sharps in proper Bio-Hazardous container.

· Documents on appropriate flow sheet.

· Maintains sign in sheet on a daily basis.

· Orders injections on a daily basis with use of proper form.

· Documents labs on proper flow sheet.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Experience in oncology preferred

· Strong communication skills-both written and verbal.

· Professional and reliable.

· Good interpersonal and organizational skills

· Demonstrates care and compassion in dealing with patients.

· Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented.

· Good computer skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant