Medical Technologist, South Hospital, Part-time

Position: Medical Technologist, South Hospital, 230a-9a Part-time
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** Primary

Location:

** South Hospital - UMC#
** Address:
** 1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165#
** Shift:
** Third 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.#
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* Job Description:

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* 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
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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
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* 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…