Medical Technologist, Next Generation Sequencing, 1st shift, PRN
UofL Health
- Louisville, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, acceptability, processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result according to departmental SOPs.
- Perform NGS and other routine molecular tests, procedures and analysis according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures.
- Works independently and manages multiple testing protocols routinely.
- Perform maintenance, calibration, function and operational checks on analytical equipment as necessary to guarantee proper performance.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
- Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Follow accrediting agency standards CAP, AABB, FDA, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations, and enterprise procedures and policies.
- Work effectively with a cross-functional team.
- Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns.
- Makes suggestions for improvements of procedures and workflows.
- Maintains compliance with all enterprise policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
- Performs teaching and training duties of position to other staff and potential employees.
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science or in a related science (example, laboratory sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, hematology, clinical microscopy, cytogenetics, blood bank, molecular biology, cytotechnology, or immunology)
- Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by one of the following accrediting agencies is required.
- Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the Department of Health, Education & Welfare/US Department of Health & Human Services (HEW/HHS)
- Technologist certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in one of the following areas: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Cytogenetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Cytology
- Technologist certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) in one of the following areas: Medical Technologist, Andrology Laboratory Scientist, Embryology Laboratory Scientist, or Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
- Beginning in January 2004, newly certified individuals must participate in The American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Board of Registry (BOR) Certification Maintenance Program
- Minimum one (1) year of lab experience as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
- Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
- Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
- 401K with Employer Match