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