Laboratory Technician
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Facility
Ft. Lauderdale South
Schedule - Shift - Hours
Full Time - Days
Job Category
Clinical Support
Additional Language: Spanish Preferred
Req #: 21783
Posted: August 13, 2025
Summary
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 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 supply.
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, squatting, kneeling, or 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.
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Facility
Ft. Lauderdale South
Schedule - Shift - Hours
Full Time - Days
Job Category
Clinical Support
Additional Language: Spanish Preferred
Req #: 21783
Posted: August 13, 2025
Summary
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 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 supply.
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, squatting, kneeling, or 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.
Job ID: 489859942
Originally Posted on: 8/18/2025
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