Medical Technologist, South Hospital, Lab, 6:30a-7p

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, KY

1d•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, UofL Health is focused on delivering patient-centered care to each patient every day. The Medical Technologist collects and processes specimens and performs laboratory testing, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens, and throat cultures. The role also supports reference laboratory coordination, laboratory quality assurance, equipment maintenance, proficiency testing, CLIA compliance, inventory management, and accurate reporting of results in the Electronic Health Record. The position is based at South Hospital in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, and is listed as first shift, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. The position involves standing, walking, and sitting, with movement between blood collection and laboratory instruments. It includes possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and respiratory conditions, and requires physical effort such as carrying and lifting up to 20 pounds, pushing, pulling, crouching, stooping, handling, and reaching. The role spends 75% or more of its time indoors.

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 meet CLIA certification standards.
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 to help ensure the laboratory remains CLIA certified.
Good analytical judgment.
Ability to work under pressure, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Self-directed and self-motivated, with the ability to multitask.
Ability to perform the physical activities and meet the working conditions described, including holding patients during specimen collection and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Communicate with the reference laboratory about specimens, procedures, and supplies as needed.
Use 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 preparation for CLIA inspections and certification.
Maintain daily and monthly statistics of laboratory tests.
Maintain inventory and order laboratory supplies.
Maintain laboratory quality assurance and track reagent and control expiration dates to ensure integrity.
Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly laboratory.
Analyze patient samples according to approved testing standards and perform and record quality-control procedures.
Maintain equipment to support accurate and consistent test results.
Process laboratory specimens and properly prepare and identify samples for testing.
Monitor the recording and reporting of test results, including critical results, and accurately report patient results in the EHR.
Perform department 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 develop or assist with writing training guides and standard work documents.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Additional duties may apply in specialized areas such as blood bank or cytology.