Medical Technologist, Jewish Hospital, Core Lab, 5p-5:30a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•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. Its more than 12,000 team members focus on delivering patient-centered care. The Medical Technologist collects and prepares specimens and performs laboratory testing, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens and throat cultures. The role also processes specimens for reference laboratories, reports results in the Electronic Health Record, maintains laboratory instruments and supplies, and supports quality assurance and CLIA compliance. The position includes related clerical, safety, training and documentation duties, as well as maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Certification as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP, National Certification Agency (NCA), or American Medical Technologist (AMT); only one listed certification is required.
At least one year of experience.
A bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science field or medical technology from an accredited institution, or otherwise meeting CLIA certification standards.
Ability to multitask and work in a self-directed, self-motivated manner.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety, including hazardous chemicals, biological safety cabinets and personal protective equipment.
Knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations and ability to complete required paperwork.
Good analytical judgment, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the role, including standing, walking, sitting, movement between specimen collection and laboratory instruments, and holding patients during specimen collection.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a physician office setting.
Experience working with a pediatric population.
Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens and perform in-house hematology, chemistry and microbiology testing.
Perform other in-house tests as ordered, including urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens and throat cultures.
Collect, process and prepare specimens for shipment to a reference laboratory, and communicate with the reference laboratory as needed.
Use the Allscripts Electronic Health Record to report tests and communicate with providers.
Perform routine maintenance, calibration and standardization of laboratory instruments.
Perform and report quarterly proficiency testing.
Perform and document quarterly medical-record checks for quality assurance under CLIA, and assist with CLIA inspections and certification.
Keep daily and monthly laboratory test statistics.
Maintain inventory and order laboratory supplies.
Maintain laboratory quality assurance and monitor reagent and control expiration dates.
Keep the laboratory neat, clean and orderly.
Analyze patient samples according to approved testing standards and perform and record quality-control procedures.
Monitor recording and reporting of test results, including critical results, and accurately report patient results in the EHR.
Perform clerical duties, including accessing EHR information, filing reports, slides and specimens, answering phones, and tracking specimens.
Identify and report safety hazards or concerns and suggest improvements to policies and procedures.
Teach and train other staff and potential employees, and help develop training guides and standard work documents.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and standards of conduct, and comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.