• Medical Laboratory Scientist

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Lexington, KY)


    Responsibilities

    Job Summary / Purpose

    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, complex red cell antibody identification, and preparation of blood components for transfusion. 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.

    Essential Key Job Responsibilities

    1. Direct observations of routine patient test 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. Provides teaching and education to clinical laboratory scientist students and other laboratory personnel.

    11. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects and processes laboratory specimens.

    12. Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory agencies.

    13. Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.

    14. Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.

    15. Other job duties as assigned by management.

     

    _The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned._

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience

     

    APPROPRIATE BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIRED TO MEET CLIA RULES

    EXPERIENCE IN LABORATORY MEDICINE

    Required Licensure and Certifications

     

    MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT (HEW), qualified as a technologist under CLIA rules, or equivalent. Individuals who are newly certified beginning January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program required within 12 months after hire.

     

    Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

     

    None

     

    Overview

     

    Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

     

    Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

     

    Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

    Pay Range

    $32.72 - $32.72 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.