Lab Assistant II, UofL Hospital, 6p-6a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant II supports Medical Technologists and Technicians by performing duties that can be completed by non-certified staff. The role prepares patient specimens and supplies so testing staff can focus on specialized testing and reviewing results. Under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist, the assistant performs laboratory support, clerical, specimen-handling, quality-control, and waived-testing tasks. The position is based at UofL Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, with a listed 6 p.m.–6 a.m. shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
No prior experience required.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills, including effective time management, prioritization, adaptability, and sustained attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide timely, accurate information and build effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to break down problems or tasks and use prior knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences.
Basic computer skills.
Commitment to confidentiality, safety, teamwork, and professional conduct.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework.
One year of laboratory experience.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Cerner EHR.

Responsibilities

Prepare and identify samples for laboratory testing.
Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, and document maintenance performed on instruments and equipment.
Perform and record quality control for testing in the assigned area.
Order and control inventory and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
Accurately report patient results in the Electronic Health Record.
Perform departmental clerical duties, including accessing information in the EHR, filing reports, slides, and specimens, answering phones, and tracking specimens.
Retrieve and transport specimens to appropriate locations.
Perform waived testing.
Identify and report safety hazards or concerns.
Suggest improvements to policies and procedures.
Teach and train other staff and potential employees in the duties of the position.
Develop and assist in writing training guides and standard work documents.
Assist with setting up new Charge Description Master numbers for testing.
Create manual charges for testing when needed.
Work to resolve ordering and billing issues.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate professionalism, protect sensitive information, follow safety standards, collaborate with team members, and provide effective customer service to patients, physicians, staff, visitors, and the broader health care community.