Medical Technologist – Hospital Lab Diagnostics & EHR

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Technologist to join a fully integrated regional academic health system. The role involves analyzing patient samples, performing quality control, and maintaining lab equipment to ensure accurate test results in a high-volume environment.

You will handle CLIA compliance, document QA activities, and support reference laboratory communications while maintaining patient confidentiality and working with a dedicated team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP or NCA or AMT.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Experience in a physician office setting preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred.

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 CLIA. Also assist in preparation for CLIA inspection/certification.
• 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.

Skills

Multitask

Analytical

Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological science or medical technology

ASCP/NCA/AMT Medical Technologist certification

Tools

Allscripts EHR

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Medical Technologist to join a fully integrated regional academic health system. The role involves analyzing patient samples, performing quality control, and maintaining lab equipment to ensure accurate test results in a high-volume environment.

You will handle CLIA compliance, document QA activities, and support reference laboratory communications while maintaining patient confidentiality and working with a dedicated team of professionals.