Laboratory Technician

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology, and Spirometry, and performs phlebotomy for patients ranging from newborns to approximately 18 or 20 years old. The role reports results to healthcare clinicians, promptly alerts them to critical or out-of-range values, and documents critical reports. It also prepares specimens for reference-lab send-outs, maintains quality-control records and instruments, and manages laboratory supplies. The technician may cross-train to assist Medical Assistants.

This is a patient-facing, indoor role involving computer use, exposure to hazards, and physical activities such as reaching, manual dexterity, lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds, sitting, walking, squatting or kneeling, and bending. The role requires use of personal protective equipment and adherence to information-security policies and applicable regulations for protecting sensitive information, including ePHI and PHI.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program.
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• CPR required.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality-control requirements.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and medical safety practices.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment.
• Physical ability to reach outward and above the shoulder; perform manual-dexterity tasks; lift or carry 10 pounds or less; and sit, walk, squat or kneel, and bend.
• Vision and senses of sound, smell, and touch.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology, and Spirometry.
• Report laboratory results correctly, accurately, and promptly to healthcare clinicians; alert clinicians to critical or out-of-range values and document critical reports.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks for pediatric patients ranging from newborns to approximately 18 or 20 years old.
• Prepare specimens for reference-laboratory send-outs, including labeling and providing resulting and billing information.
• Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly quality control, including instrument maintenance.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory, reorder supplies, and stock them.
• May cross-train to assist Medical Assistants.
• Adhere to organizational information-security policies and protect sensitive information, including ePHI and PHI, in accordance with organizational policy and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED