Lab Assistant II, UofL Hospital, 8a-5p

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II position serves to support the Medical Technologist/Technician in duties that can be performed by non-certified staff to produce quality patient results. The assistant ensures the patient specimen is ready for testing and prepares all needed supplies, allowing the technologist/technician to utilize their highly specialized skill on the testing and review of results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
• None (required)
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning prior knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events
• Must possess basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Some college course work (preferred)
• One (1) year of laboratory experience (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Cerner EHR preferred

Responsibilities

• Properly prepares and identifies samples for laboratory testing
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Documents maintenance performance of instruments/equipment
• Performs and records Quality Control for testing performed in the area
• Controls inventory ordering and supplies to maintain adequate stock
• 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)
• Retrieves and transports specimens to appropriate locations
• Performs waived testing
• 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
• Assists in setting up new Charge Description Master (CDM) numbers for testing
• Creates manual charges for testing, when needed
• Works to resolve ordering and billing issues
• 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
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED