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.

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