Medical Lab Tech, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, 8a-5p

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician position at UofL Health performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various other body fluids to support the physician’s diagnosis and treatment of the patient. This role complies with standards and accrediting bodies including AABB, CAP, CLIA, FDA, and Joint Commission.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, acceptability, processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results according to departmental SOPs
• Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing
• Reports STATS or critical results to providers according to departmental procedures
• Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
• Follow accrediting agency standards such as CAP, AABB, FDA, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Identify and report any safety hazards or concerns
• Make suggestions for improvements of policies and procedures
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions
• Successfully complete department specific competencies

Shift Requirements

• Shift Length: 8 hours or 10 hours or 12 hours
• # Shifts/Week: Variable
• Overtime Required: Not Specified

Education & Experience

• Appropriate Associate’s degree to meet CLIA certification standards for Medical Laboratory Technician
• Minimum one (1) year of lab experience (preferred)
• Certification: Medical Technologist certification (required), MLT(ASCP), MLT(AMT), or qualified as a medical laboratory technician under CLIA rules, or equivalent

Job Competency

• Strong customer service skills
• Superior organization skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Skilled at remaining calm during periods of stress
• Knowledge of CAP
• Language ability
• Reasoning ability
• Computer skills

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity, and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health