Primary Location:

Address:

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Medical Laboratory Technician position performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various other body fluids in order to support the physicians diagnosis and treatment of the patient. The MLT shall comply with standards and accrediting bodies included but not limited to AABB CAP CLIA FDA and Joint Commission.
Essential Functions:
Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling acceptability processing test analyses reporting and maintaining records of patient test result according to departmental SOPs
Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing
Follow departments procedure in reporting STATS or critical results to providers.
Monitor operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications.
Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies document all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Follow accrediting agency standards 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)

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

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Appropriate Associates degree to meet CLIA certification standards for Medical Laboratory Technician

Experience:

• 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:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities critical to this role:

• 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
• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills

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
• Seeking 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

.