Lead Laboratory Technician - Pediatric Associates

The Candidate must live in the Jacksonville area and will be supporting the following offices:Main Street, Town Center, Bartram Park, Northside, Arlignton, Children's Health Associates - Jacksonville, Children's Health Associates - Macclenny, First Coast Pediatrics - Fernandina Beach, First Coast Pediatrics - Jacksonville, and Orange Park. 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 of 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 month, 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 performs 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, squat or kneel, 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)

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.

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