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

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist will be responsible for collecting blood specimens and performing various in-house laboratory tests including hematology, chemistry, and microbiology. This role also involves processing specimens for reference laboratories, communicating with them as needed, and utilizing the Allscripts Electronic Health Record for reporting and communication. Key duties include performing routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments, conducting quarterly proficiency testing and medical records checks for CLIA compliance, and maintaining daily/monthly statistics. The technologist will also manage laboratory inventory, ensure the quality and integrity of reagents and controls, and maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times. The position requires analyzing patient samples according to approved standards, performing and recording quality control procedures, and monitoring the recording and reporting of test results, including critical results. Clerical duties such as accessing the EHR, filing, answering phones, and tracking specimens are also part of the role. 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
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.
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.
Must have good analytical judgment.
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.
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.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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.