Laboratory Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing laboratory testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology and Spirometry. The Lab Technician also performs phlebotomy including venipuncture, finger sticks and heel sticks for pediatric patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list may not include all of the duties that may be assigned.

Performs laboratory testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology and Spirometry.

Reports laboratory results to a healthcare clinician. Alerts the healthcare clinician of any critical or out of range values. Documents critical reports.

Performs phlebotomy including venipuncture, finger sticks and heel sticks for patients ranging in age from newborn to 18 or 20 years old.

Prepares specimens for reference lab send outs including labeling, resulting and billing information.

Performs and documents daily/weekly/monthly quality control including instrument maintenance.

Maintains inventory of lab supplies; reorders and stocks supplies.

May cross train to assist Medical Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting required.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

CPR required

Medical Assistant certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of laboratory quality control requirements

Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Knowledge of universal precaution procedures in 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

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Patient-facing

Indoor work

Operating computer

Exposure to hazards

Reach outward, reach above shoulder

Manual Dexterity

Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less

Sitting, walking, squat or kneel, bending

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Vision

Sense of sound

Sense of smell

Sense of touch

Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports laboratory results correctly, accurately and in a timely manner to healthcare clinicians.

Adhere to all organizational information security policies and protect all sensitive information including but not limited to ePHI and PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with organizational policy, Federal, State, and local regulations.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature of level of the job.