Primary Location:

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address:

200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

.The Histocompatibility Medical Technologist performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing samples from various cell sources.  Technical duties will include routine patient testing, complex antibody identification, high complexity DNA analysis and on-call responsibilities for the purposes of transplantation.  The Histocompatibility Medical Technologist shall maintain laboratory standards with accrediting bodies including, but not limited to CAP, CMS, CLIA, FACHT, FDA, JCAHO, UNOS and HCFA.
Essential Functions:
•    Records and reviews test results for accuracy, reports conclusions directly to appropriate personnel (coordinator /doctor) if needed; completes required administrative tasks and provides reports to manager/directory for review
•    Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized to evaluate donors and recipients for transplantation and HLA typing of Deceased Donors
•    Participates in competency assessments and proficiency testing
•    Rotates into call schedules as determined by the department
•    Analyzes quality control data, makes judgements concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision
•    Assists and support quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives
•    Performs preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment
•    Works independently, organizing work to meet established turnaround times
•    Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software
Other Functions:
•    Helps to maintains supply inventory
•    Performs new instrument or procedure implementation and training
•    Trains new employees and acts as a preceptor for medical laboratory science students
•    Helps with education of residents and fellows when rotating through the department
•    Performs limited testing outside of histocompatibility/flow cytometry to meet the needs of the laboratory
•    Serves on hospital and laboratory committees as requested by manager/director
•    Performs supervisory functions as delegated by manager/director
•    Acts as technical resource for the client services and specimen processing areas
•    Provides assistance to other laboratory team members
•    Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct 
•    Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
•    Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• 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. (required)

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of lab experience as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist (preferred)

Certification:

• 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)

Certifications preferred (not required):

• Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT)
• Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS)

Job Competency:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Must be detailed oriented
• Must be able to problem-solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner
• Must have ability to motivate, encourage, and direct team members in a positive manner
• Must have strong decision-making ability
• Must be flexible with change in procedures and policies to keep the department moving forward
• Displays good communication skills and interacts pleasantly and professionally with all co-workers, medical staff, patients and visitors
• Displays thorough knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Science
• Demonstrates proficiency in the skills and practices of the discipline supervised

Language Ability:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Must have the ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from patients, families, staff and the general public
• Must have the ability to write reports and presentations that conform to prescribed style and format.  This includes the ability to create spreadsheets and presentations

Reasoning Ability: 

• Able to critically think through complex situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice
• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills

Computer Skills:

• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

• 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

UofL Health Core Expectation:

At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Work Environment/Job Activities:

How often does the job require exposure to or completion of the following?

Activities

HIGH

> 60%

MODERATE

31 – 60%

LIGHT

0 – 30%

NONE

0%

Local Travel

National Travel

Loud Noises

Working at heights above 4 ft.

Working in confined spaces

Risk of injuries from equipment on the job

Temperature extremes

Hazardous chemicals and fumes, including waste

Radiation

Burns

Cuts/Punctures

Bloodborne/airborne pathogens

Combative/violent people

Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e., High, moderate, or light)

Physical Requirements:

How often does the job require completion or use of the following?

Activities

HIGH

> 60%

MODERATE

31 – 60%

LIGHT

0 – 30%

NONE

0%

Sitting, for example at computer workstation, for extended periods of time

Standing

Bending

Walking

Operating machinery

Dexterity

Vision

Hearing

Repetitive Motions   

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs.

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs.

Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs.

Standing or walking with objects over 10 lbs.

Equipment

      Computer

      Telephone

      FAX

      Scanner

      Copier

Other physical activity or equipment usage if moderate or high (please explain):

Acknowledgement:

This job description is designed to list the essential functions, competencies, requirements, and activities of the job, all of which may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of this job description.

__________________________________       _________________________     ____________

Employee Name                                                      Employee Signature                          Date