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 poor and 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.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matchingMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceMental Health resources for you and your familyWellness Program with rewards up to $450Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and developmentAdoption AssistanceVoluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsEmployer DiscountsRelocation Assistance*Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital.

Responsibilities
****Sign On Bonus up to $10,000 and Student Loan Payback up to $24,000 for eligible hires****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

Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including, as applicable, patient identification and preparation; and specimen collection, handling, processing and testingMonitoring the recording and reporting of test results, including, as applicable, reporting critical resultsReview of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance recordsDirect observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checksAssessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samplesEvaluation of problem-solving skillsPerforms quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing.Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests.Provides teaching and education to clinical laboratory scientist students and other laboratory personnel.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects and processes laboratory specimens.Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory agencies.Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.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