What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technologist U31 position at Louisville Metro Government?
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to conduct all laboratory tests for medical diagnosis and environmental
analysis. Analyze tests results and prepare reports on findings.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic
meetings.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working
in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as
necessary.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body
movement.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though
precautions have been taken.
Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro
Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and
current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the
business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and
responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities
may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work
practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each
employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job.
Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as
any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are
responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and
employees are properly trained.
The purpose of this position is to conduct all laboratory tests for medical diagnosis and environmental
analysis. Analyze tests results and prepare reports on findings.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic
meetings.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working
in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as
necessary.
- Maintains records and files.
- Performs a wide variety of serologic, bacteriologic, chemical, and microscopic tests in a certified medical laboratory.
- Conducts tests to aid in the detection, diagnosis, isolation and treatment of diseases.
- Monitors the receiving, recording, numbering, processing, examining, rechecking, and reporting of results obtained from conducting analytical examinations.
- Reviews and checks laboratory tests submitted by laboratory personnel.
- Compiles information and prepares reports on test results and program operations.
- Performs various examinations on tissue, body fluids and body exudates.
- Conducts chemical tests and analysis on bacteria to identify viruses, fungi, protozoa and foreign matter in food, beverages, water, and body tissues.
- Prepares media, solutions, strains, reagents or specimens.
- Records results of test analysis, maintains accurate records on each test and culture, and properly labels specimens and test requisitions.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Draws blood from patients and prepares for transporting to laboratory for testing.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline.
- One (1) year of medical, clinical, industrial, environmental, veterinary or research laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment.
- Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body
movement.
- Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though
precautions have been taken.
- None.
Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro
Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and
current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the
business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and
responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities
may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work
practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each
employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job.
Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as
any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are
responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and
employees are properly trained.
- Specialty: Laboratory Services
- Union Incentives: Call Out Pay and On Call Compensation