Laboratory Technician Jobs

Pediatric Associates was founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955. The same clinician-led, evidence-based, medical home passion is a unifying driver for those who join Pediatric Associates Family of Companies. The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is a growing team of Pediatricians and Pediatric Care Teammates who are excited to be part of the first nationwide Pediatric Primary Care Medical Home. We further our uniqueness by ensuring the clinician voice is leading our medical home innovations.

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Performance of all approved laboratory procedures and testing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Laboratory Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: (This list may not include all of the duties that may be assigned.)

• Reviews and signs the Laboratory Policy & Procedure Manual annually. 5. Understands and follows proper laboratory testing techniques per manufacture guidelines, for each test listed in the Pediatric Associates Laboratory Manual.
• Maintains inventory of lab supplies; reorders and stocks supplies. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient’s, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries item weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an office environment.
• Keeps the laboratory and work area clean and in compliant with Pediatric Associates and OSHA safety standards; using universal precaution. 9. Performs and documents daily/weekly/monthly quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Properly prepares specimens for reference lab send outs; including resulting and billing information.
• Performs phlebotomy: including venipuncture, finger sticks and heel sticks.
• Communicates professionally and accurately to providers and managers.
• Performs laboratory testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology and Spirometry.
• Properly works in the LIS (laboratory information system). Follows procedures for order acknowledgement, resulting and processing orders; including follow up on unresolved tests.
• Provides good customer service in the laboratory to our patients and parents. Identifies themselves to patients and parents.
• Performs proficiency surveys; testing, documentation and review of results.
• Reports laboratory results correctly, accurately and in a timely manner to a healthcare provider; alerting the healthcare provider for any critical or out of range values. Documenting critical reports correctly.
• Assists the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Supervisor with training of co-workers in lab procedures.

Performance Requirements

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

Education: US High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant / LPN Program, highly desirable.

Experience: Experience in a medical office setting including phlebotomy. Prefer experienced in laboratory procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of laboratory quality control requirements. Knowledge of universal precaution procedures in medical safety practices. Skilled in phlebotomy. Ability to communicate with physician staff to efficiently order testing and notify abnormal results. Ability to react calmly to stressful situations. Ability to organize tasks. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly. Maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public. Active CPR certification required.

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.