Medical Technologist, UofL Hospital, Microbiology, 7a-3:30p

Laboratory Technician

Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC

Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect blood specimens and perform hematology, chemistry and microbiology testing in house.

Perform other in house tests as ordered, including urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens and throat cultures.

Collect, process and prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratory.

Communicate with reference laboratory as needed regarding specimens, procedures, supplies.

Utilize Allscripts Electronic Health Record as required for reporting tests and communicating with providers.

Perform routine maintenance, calibration and standardization of laboratory instruments.

Perform and report quarterly proficiency testing.

Perform and document quarterly medical records check to confirm quality assurance per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). Also assist in preparation for CLIA inspection/certification (minimally every two years, or for unannounced inspections).

Keep daily and monthly statistics of laboratory tests.

Maintain inventory/order laboratory supplies.

Maintain Quality Assurance of laboratory. Ensure integrity of reagents and controls by carefully keeping track of expiration dates.

Maintain neat, clean, orderly laboratory.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing
• Performs and records quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results
• Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests
• Processes laboratory specimens as needed
• Properly prepares and identifies samples for laboratory testing
• Monitors the recording and reporting of test results including reporting critical results
• Accurately reports patient results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Performs clerical duties needed for the department (includes accessing information in the EHR, filing reports/slides/specimens, answering phones, tracking specimens)

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS

Shift Length (in hours): 8 hours, 10 hours or 12 hours depending on unit/location

# Shifts/Week: 3 -5

Overtime Required: Infrequently Sometimes Often

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns
• Makes suggestions for improvements of policies and procedures
• Performs teaching and training duties of position to other staff and potential employees
• Develops and assists in writing training guides and standard work documents
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

IMPORTANT NOTE

Additional duties may be required for specialized areas (e.g. blood bank, cytology); please see your supervisor for department specific addenda.

A NOTE ON REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Only one of the listed certifications is required, not all.
• The individual must have a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science field or medical technology from an accredited institution, or must otherwise satisfy CLIA certification standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Certified as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP or National Certification Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologist (AMT)

Minimum 1-year experience

Experience in a physician office setting preferred

Experience working with a pediatric population preferred

Experience with an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multitask

Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety including the use of hazardous chemicals, biological safety cabinets, and personal protective equipment.

Must have knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations to assure lab is CLIA certified. Complete any paperwork required.

Must have good analytical judgment.

Ability to work under pressure, strong problem-solving skill, and attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There will be a combination of standing, walking and sitting in this position. Must be able to get up and down out of a chair without difficulty, as there will be movement between blood collection and working with laboratory instruments.

Strength is needed to hold patients during specimen collection.

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and respiratory conditions is possible in this position.

Physical effort and physical work environment Light work Daily carrying, lifting (up to 20 pounds), pulling, pushing Daily crouching, stooping Daily feeling, handling, reaching Daily spoken expression, visual acuity Daily noise (children crying) Spends 75% or more of her/his time inside