Medical Lab Tech, UofL Hospital, 4:30p -5a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and other body fluids to support physicians’ diagnosis and treatment of patients. The technician follows laboratory procedures and departmental standard operating procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, reporting, and recordkeeping, and complies with applicable accrediting and regulatory standards, including AABB, CAP, CLIA, FDA, HIPAA, OSHA, and The Joint Commission. The role includes monitoring, operating, and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation; documenting corrective actions, quality-control activities, calibrations, and maintenance; checking reagent and test-kit dates; and testing proficiency samples in the same manner as patient specimens. The technician maintains a safe work environment, uses appropriate personal protective equipment, participates in safety training, and completes department-specific competencies. The position also involves identifying safety concerns, suggesting policy and procedure improvements, teaching and training staff and potential employees, assisting with training guides and standard work documents, maintaining confidentiality, and complying with organizational policies and standards. The technician collaborates with team members and provides effective service to physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.

Requirements

Appropriate associate’s degree to meet CLIA certification standards for Medical Laboratory Technician.
Medical Technologist certification required: MLT(ASCP), MLT(AMT), qualification as a medical laboratory technician under CLIA rules, or equivalent.
Newly certified individuals beginning in January 2004 must participate in the AAB Board of Registry (BOR) Certification Maintenance Program.
Must communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Basic computer skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Cerner EHR.
Strong customer service skills, including patience, understanding, customer satisfaction, and complaint resolution.
Strong organization and time-management skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and close attention to detail for extended periods.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including providing timely, accurate information and building effective working relationships.
Ability to remain calm under stress.
Knowledge of College of American Pathology (CAP).
Ability to think critically through complex situations and process improvements.
Ability to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of laboratory experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, acceptability, processing, test analysis, reporting, and patient-result recordkeeping according to departmental SOPs.
Analyze patient samples according to approved testing standards.
Report STAT and critical results to providers according to departmental procedures.
Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Follow quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Verify receipt dates, expiration dates, and, where applicable, opened dates for reagents and test kits.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Follow applicable accrediting-agency standards, regulations, and safety guidelines, including CAP, AABB, FDA, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and The Joint Commission requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Participate in applicable safety training and know the location and contents of the safety manual and the location and use of applicable safety equipment.
Successfully complete department-specific competencies.
Identify and report safety hazards or concerns.
Suggest improvements to policies and procedures.
Teach and train other staff and potential employees in duties of the position.
Develop and assist in writing training guides and standard work documents.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to service and organizational values.
Protect sensitive data and adhere to organizational and department safety standards.
Work collaboratively and support team members.
Provide exceptional customer service and interact effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.