Medical Technologist Jewish Hospital Core Lab Part-Time 8a-4 30p

**Primary Location:** ===================== JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC **Address:** ============ 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 **Shift:** ========== **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