The US Oncology Network·Manassas, Virginia
Responsible for collecting and processing patient specimens while performing analysis for chemistry, hematology, and immunology. Maintains laboratory equipment, ensures quality control compliance, and manages medical documentation and charting.
Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Full Time Lab Assistant for our Bristow office.
Phlebotomy experience is required.
SCOPE: Under direct supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens form patients, documenting results according to established procedures.
Assists with performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures as indicated.
Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.
Assists with patient flow as needed.
Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
High School diploma or equivalent required. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience. Phlebotomy experience is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, needles and open flames. Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal! The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and mandatory phlebotomy experience. This is an entry-level position requiring 0-3 years of experience and the ability to handle physical demands of a lab environment.
Market context
Lab assistant roles in Virginia are typically driven by ongoing needs in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings, especially when phlebotomy skills are required. These positions can be competitive because employers often want candidates who can handle physical lab work, follow safety procedures, and bring prior hands-on experience even in an entry-level posting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your phlebotomy background is clearly stated in your application.
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