Medical Technologist, Medical Center East, Lab, 6a-6p

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 monitor 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
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions
• Know the location and contents of the safety manual
• Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment
• Successfully completes department specific competencies

Shift Requirements

• Shift Length (in hours): 8 hours or 10 hours or 12 hours
• # Shifts/Week: Variable
• Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position)

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) Qualified as a medical laboratory technician under CLIA rules, or equivalent
• Beginning in January 2004, newly certified individuals must participate in The AAB Board of Registry (BOR) Certification Maintenance Program (required)

Job Competency

• Strong customer service skills- able to demonstrate patience and understanding, ensure customer satisfaction, and resolve customer complaints
• Superior organization skills- manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized, able to pay extreme attention to detail for long periods of time
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills- responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information; can build effective, strong working relationships others through trust, communication, and credibility
• Skilled at remaining calm during periods of stress
• Knowledge of College of American Pathology (CAP)

Language Ability

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats

Reasoning Ability

Able to critically think through complex situations and process improvements

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Cerner EHR

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