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 preferred. 

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

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION 

CPR required 

Medical Assistant certification preferred 

 

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. 

 

I have read the above job description and my supervisor has discussed it with me and I understand the responsibilities of the job for which I have been hired. I acknowledge that I have assumed responsibility for carrying out these tasks to the best of my ability and accordance with company policies.