Lead Laboratory Technician- Central Florida Position Available In Broward, Florida

Lead Laboratory Technician- Central Florida Pediatric Associates – 3.4

Plantation, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$37.6K – $52.5K a year 6 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Certified Phlebotomy Technician Blood sampling Phlebotomy Laboratory experience Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Clinical laboratory experience Quality control Pediatrics Medical terminology Full Job Description This is a Lead Laboratory Technician position for the Central Florida Area. Employees will travel to assigned locations two days per week, and the remaining three days per week will work from a set PA location (Altamonte, Lake Mary, Apopka, Saxon, Deland, Conway, Red Bug, Rio Pinar, Gainesville, New Smyrna, Cocoa, Titusville, Ormond, and First Coast Daytona). 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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Lead Laboratory Technician is responsible for overseeing and monitoring laboratory test analysis and specimen integrity for assigned lab sites to ensure proper patient care. Ensures all laboratory policies and procedures are followed for specimen collection, test performance and result entry. Supervises, trains, and maintains competency of lab staff and maintains laboratory instruments. Ensures lab follows standards for CLIA licensing and inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list may not include all the duties that may be assigned. Provides training for lab new hires including phlebotomy training. Completes lab training tracking sheets and training packet. Provides weekly progress reports including 60- and 90-day evaluations. Communicates and reports employee training progress and performance to Practice Manager. Escalates employee deficiencies and areas of concern. Ensures lab staff are performing daily standard quality control (QC) testing. Reviews daily, weekly, and monthly QC. Performs and completes annual calibration of lab instruments. Responsible for all maintenance (daily, weekly, 6 months, annual) and calibration of the instruments. Ensures all equipment is in good working condition. Monitors laboratory test analysis and specimen integrity to ensure proper patient care is provided and lab policies are followed. Monitors the LIS worklist daily, including reference lab orders. Assesses lab staff proficiency test results. Provides support by coaching employees and corrects any equipment error for proficiency scores of less than 100%. Supports the lab operations in medical offices and covers lab shifts when needed. Performs laboratory testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology and Spirometry. May also perform phlebotomy including venipuncture, finger sticks and heel sticks for pediatric patients.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

Supervises, trains, and conducts reviews for Lab Technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years of lab experience in healthcare setting required. Minimum 2 years as a Pediatric Associates Lab Technician strongly preferred.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION CPR

required. Medical Assistant, State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technician, and Phlebotomy certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to supervise, train, lead, delegate, and mentor staff. 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. Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less. Sitting, walking, squatting, kneeling, or bending. Travel 100% local, less than 5% out of state travel.

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.

Location:

Pediatric Associates •

Lab Management Schedule:

Full Time, Days