Medical Technologist-Lead, UofL Hospital, Microbiology, 5a-3:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Requirements

Appropriate Bachelor’s degree to meet CLIA certification standards for medical laboratory technician (required)
Two (2) years of hospital laboratory experience in section leading (required)
Medical Technologist certification (required)
MT(ASCP)
MT(AMT)
MT(HEW/HHS)
Beginning in January 2004, newly certified individuals must participate in The AAB Board of Registry (BOR) Certification Maintenance Program (required)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with automated equipment in department supervising (preferred)
Specialty certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (SBB,SC,SH,SM, SCYM, SMB) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist the Laboratory Supervisor in maintaining laboratory standards in accordance with accrediting bodies.
Perform technical review of standard operating procedures.
Validate new procedures.
Review and coordinate quality control.
Submit feedback to the Laboratory Supervisor for technical evaluation of section employees.
Perform direct observation and ensure competency for all department staff.
Recommend and implement improvements necessary to achieve operational goals and to improve patient outcomes.
Monitor quality control and proficiency testing for the department.
Ensure that accreditation standards are met for the department.
Demonstrate comprehension of all procedures within the department as defined in the Procedure Manuals.
Review Procedure Manuals biannually and revise procedures as necessary.
Evaluate new technologies for the section in conjunction with the Medical Director of the department.
Serve in a problem-solving role for the department.
Assist in the orientation of new department employees.
Meet regularly with Laboratory Supervisor and section Medical Director and seek involvement regarding capital purchases, operational, and technical issues.
Identify and report any safety hazards or concerns.
Monitor staffing needs.
Attend required department or hospital meetings.
Maintain staffing for call-ins or other unusual circumstances.
Maintain an adequate reagent and supply inventory in the department.
Make suggestions for improvements of procedures and workflow.
Communicate to staff consistently.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.