Oncology Lab Specialist I

Summary

Who We Are

St. Joseph's/Candler is rich in history and heritage. Its anchor institutions, St. Joseph's Hospital and Candler Hospital, are two of the oldest continuously operating hospitals in the nation. As such, both have been a part of the Savannah landscape and culture for a combined history of more than 350 years. In 1997, the two legendary hospitals and their various entities developed a joint operating agreement, creating the largest health system in Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Low Country.

What you’ll do:

• This position is responsible for performing various in office laboratory testing under the regulatory guidelines of CLIA or COLA certifications.
• Follows written guidelines for identifying patients and labeling specimens.
• Uses computer to efficiently organize specimen collection by priority.
• Successfully performs capillary and venipunctures, using sound judgment to make decisions about acceptability of sample type, volume and integrity.
• Responsible for reconciling and retrieving lab test results.
• Utilizes working knowledge of the complex instruments used in the clinical laboratory to perform the work required with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledgeable of laboratory test procedures with defined automated procedures, calculations and/or indicators which are age dependent.
• Testing procedures are performed on specimens for practice patients.
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory, ensures equipment is properly maintained and orders supplies as needed.
• Ensures all in office testing is correctly billed within EMR.
• This position will also require communication with outside laboratories on behalf of patients and providers.
• Position requires individual to exhibit strong communication skills.

Our Requirements:

• Associate’s degree is preferred

• Associate degree in medical laboratory technology program; or successful completion of two years of academic study in an accredited college or university or equivalent. Significant experience in medical oncology practice office laboratory procedures may be considered in lieu of preferred associate’s degree.
• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare setting is required
• 1 year in laboratory setting is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, vision & dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Experience with the largest health system in the region