Job Title: Lab Asst II    Microbiology

We are Hiring at University Hospital

Location: 530 South Jackson Street   Louisville KY 40202

Shift Options: Varied Hours  PRN

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 in Microbiology shall: have a sound knowledge of processing and planting all types of Microbiology and Serology/ Immunology specimens with attention to detail and accuracy; maintain testing equipment in Microbiology and perform basic troubleshooting and quality control under the supervision of a Technologist; enter results into the Laboratory Information System under the supervision of a Technologist; interact courteously and professionally with all customers; respect patient’s rights; actively support the policies of the Laboratory and hospital.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing in the department both manually and with the automated Microbiology system.
• Accurately reports patient results in the Laboratory Information System.
• Performs records and analyzes Quality Control as designated by the department Supervisor.
• Maintains and performs basic troubleshooting on instrumentation in the department.
• Makes suggestions for improvements of policies and procedures in compliance with NCCLS guidelines.
• Teaches correct protocols to students and new hospital or laboratory employees.
• Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.
• Performs computer and clerical duties; filing, entering reports, assisting with audit trails and ordering tests as necessary.
• Controls inventory ordering and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
• Develops and assists in writing policies, procedures and training documents for specimen processing.
• Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory agencies.
• Follows all compliance and medical necessity policies.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Clerical and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in laboratory specimen processing

 Benefits & Perks

• 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

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