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.