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

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