What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist II, Medical Center Southwest, PRN position at University Medical Center, Inc.?
Primary Location: JHHS - Med Center SW - UMC Address: 9700 Stonestreet Rd. Louisville, KY 40272 Shift: Job Description Summary: Performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various body fluids in order to expedite the physician’s diagnosis and treatment of his patient. Records and documents this data in the proper areas. The employee shall assist with quality audits in accordance with accrediting agencies. Technical duties will include routine patient testing and STAT testing.Technical competency and critical thinking are required, as errors could result in serious consequences to patients. Work involves confidential patient diagnosis and test results, requiring the employee to respect the patient’s right to confidentiality. The technologist shall have good communication skills and interact pleasantly and professionally with all co-workers, medical staff, patients, visitors and others. The employee shall actively support the policies of the Laboratory and organization. Job Description: 1. Direct observations of routine patient tests performance, including, as applicable, patient identification and preparation; and specimen collection, handling, processing and testing. 2. Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results, including, as applicable, reporting critical results. 3. Review of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance records. 4. Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks. 5. Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples. 6. Evaluation of problem-solving skills. 7. Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results. 8. Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing. 9. Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests. 10. Assists department supervisor and lead technologists in writing policies/procedures, performing test validations, reviewing QC, evaluating new technology and biannual review of procedure manuals. 11. Provides teaching and education to clinical laboratory scientist students and other laboratory or hospital personnel. 12. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects and processes laboratory specimens as needed. 13. Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory agencies. 14. Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory. 15. Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience. 16. Other duties as assigned by Laboratory Leadership. III. University of Louisville Core Expectations Collaboration & Teamwork: works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals. Valuing Diversity: recognizing and embracing the unique talents and contributions of others. Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers. Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform. Continuously looking for improvements. Accepts responsibility for actions and results. Organizational Alignment: ability to align people, processes and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction. Developing Others: views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop. Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect. Integrity: conducts business with honesty and professional ethics. Seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others. Additional Responsibilities: • Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. • Adheres to and exhibits our core values: *Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. *Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality. • 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. Skills, Knowledge or Abilities critical to this role: Phlebotomy, specimen collection skills; laboratory generalist. Must be able to distinguish color, work under time pressure, and work rapidly. Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. Reasoning Ability: Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events Computer Skills: Laboratory LIS Additional Job Description: Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred): MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HEW), qualified as a technologist under CLIA rules, or equivalent. (Appropriate Bachelor’s degree required to meet CLIA rules). Individuals that are newly certified beginning January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program. Experience (required and preferred): At least 4 years of experience in the Laboratory discipline (Blood Bank, Microbiology, Core Lab, Flow Lab, etc.) being applied for. Work Environment/Job Activities TRAVEL DEGREE OF FREQUENCY Local High-over 60% Moderate-31-60% Light-0-30% N/A National High-over 60% Moderate-31-60% Light-0-30% N/A PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/EQUIPMENT USAGE (Please note the percentage of time the activity or equipment is used as part of the job. Activities HIGH Over 60% MODERATE 31-60% LIGHT 0-30% NONE 0% Sitting Standing Bending Walking Driving Dexterity Vision Hearing Lifting (20 lbs.) Repetitive Motions Equipment Computer Telephone FAX Scanner Copier Other physical activity or equipment usage if moderate or high (please explain): N/A Disclaimers Critical features of this job are listed above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. Please login into Workday and search for Job Hub.
