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

UofL Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist will be responsible for analyzing patient samples according to approved standards of testing. This role involves performing and recording quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy of test results, and maintaining equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results. The technologist will also process laboratory specimens, properly prepare and identify samples for testing, and monitor the recording and reporting of test results, including critical results. Accurate reporting of patient results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is essential. Clerical duties for the department are also part of the role, including accessing information in the EHR, filing reports/slides/specimens, answering phones, and tracking specimens. Additional duties may be required for specialized areas.

Requirements

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
Must have knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations to assure lab is CLIA certified.
Ability to work under pressure, strong problem-solving skill, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a physician office setting preferred
Experience working with a pediatric population preferred
Experience with an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) preferred

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).
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.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
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).
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.