Lab Technician I – Travel Between Clinics

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government seeks a clinical laboratory technician to perform technical laboratory testing under general supervision across hematology, microbiology, chemistry, or serology, and to assist with phlebotomy and patient registration.

You will maintain quality control, document QC activities, and travel between clinics as needed. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and provides opportunities to work across multiple clinic locations.

Qualifications

• Must be a current, regular employee of Family Health Centers.
• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• One year of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted, as determined applicable by Civil Service.
• Verification of education and/or training must be provided before the eligibility list goes into effect.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests in specialized areas of hematology, microbiology, chemistry, or serology.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures on adult and pediatric patients.
• Registers patients for lab testing.
• Instructs patients on methods of collection for laboratory specimens.
• Records test results in accordance with lab policy and procedure.
• Reviews reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Adheres to laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies the appropriate supervisor.
• Cleans and stocks work area as necessary.
• Adheres to universal precautions when performing duties.
• Travels between clinics as necessary.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Louisville Metro Government seeks a clinical laboratory technician to perform technical laboratory testing under general supervision across hematology, microbiology, chemistry, or serology, and to assist with phlebotomy and patient registration.

You will maintain quality control, document QC activities, and travel between clinics as needed. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and provides opportunities to work across multiple clinic locations.