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