Medical Lab Tech, UofL Hospital, Microbiology, Part-time, 6a-2:30p

Job description

Primary Location:
University Hospital - UMC
Address:
530 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
JOB 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.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Job Description:
Essential Functions:
• 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)

Shift Requirements:
Shift Length (in hours): 8 hours, 10 hours or 12 hours depending on unit/location
# Shifts/Week: 3 -5
Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often
Other Functions:
• 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

Important Note:
Additional duties may be required for specialized areas (e.g. blood bank, cytology); please see your supervisor for department specific addenda.
A Note on Required Qualifications:
• Only one of the listed certifications is required, not all.
• The individual must have a 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.

Additional Job Description:
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• 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
• Experience in a physician office setting preferred
• Experience working with a pediatric population preferred
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multitask
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• There will be a combination of standing, walking and sitting in this position. Must be able to get up and down out of a chair without difficulty, as there will be movement between blood collection and working with laboratory instruments.
• Strength is needed to hold patients during specimen collection.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and respiratory conditions is possible in this position.
• Physical effort and physical work environment

 Light work
 Daily carrying, lifting (up to 20 pounds), pulling, pushing
 Daily crouching, stooping
 Daily feeling, handling, reaching
 Daily spoken expression, visual acuity
 Daily noise (children crying)
 Spends 75% or more of her/his time inside