Medical Technologist, Jewish Hospital, Microbiology, 6a-6p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

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
Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety including the use of hazardous chemicals, biological safety cabinets, and personal protective equipment.
Must have knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations to assure lab is CLIA certified. Complete any paperwork required.
Must have good analytical judgment.
Ability to work under pressure, strong problem-solving skill, and attention to detail.
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science field or medical technology from an accredited institution, or must otherwise satisfy CLIA certification standards.

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
Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multitask

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). Also 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.
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
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.