Overview:
Job Title: Lab Asst II
We are Hiring at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Location: 1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville KY 40215
Shift Options: 1st shift Full Time
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, and the 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.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
The Lab Assistant II position serves to support the Medical Technologist/Technician in duties that can be performed by non-certified staff to produce quality patient results. The assistant ensures the patient specimen is ready for testing and prepares all needed supplies, allowing the technologist/technician to utilize their highly specialized skill on the testing and review of results.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist, the lab assistant provides lab support and:
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Properly prepares and identifies samples for laboratory testing
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Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
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Documents maintenance performance of instruments/equipment
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Performs and records Quality Control for testing performed in the area
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Controls inventory ordering and supplies to maintain adequate stock
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Accurately reports patient results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
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Performs clerical duties needed for the department (includes accessing information in the EHR, filing reports/slides/specimens, answering phones, tracking specimens)
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Retrieves and transports specimens to appropriate locations
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Performs waived testing
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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Previous experience in laboratory experience
Benefits & Perks
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Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
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Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
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Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
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401K with Employer Match
Responsibilities:
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