Clinical Lab Tech: Precision Diagnostics & QA

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health at University Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY is hiring a Medical Technologist to join the in-house laboratory team. You will collect blood specimens and perform hematology, chemistry, and microbiology testing, with responsibilities across multiple in-house assays.

The role requires handling urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens, throat cultures, and sending specimens to reference labs when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science field or medical technology from an accredited institution, or must satisfy CLIA certification standards.
• Certified as a Medical Technologist by ASCP/NCA/AMT.
• Minimum 1-year experience; physician office and pediatric experience preferred; EHR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations to assure lab is CLIA certified; complete relevant paperwork.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and maintain accuracy.

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.
• 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.
• Maintain daily and monthly statistics of laboratory tests.
• Maintain Quality Assurance of laboratory; ensure integrity of reagents and controls by tracking expiration dates.
• Maintain neat, clean, orderly laboratory; keep patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Self-directed

Multitasking

Analytical judgment

Problem solving

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

CLIA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science field or medical technology

Tools

Allscripts EHR

Job description

UofL Health at University Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY is hiring a Medical Technologist to join the in-house laboratory team. You will collect blood specimens and perform hematology, chemistry, and microbiology testing, with responsibilities across multiple in-house assays.

The role requires handling urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens, throat cultures, and sending specimens to reference labs when needed.