Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology (Evening/Overnight)

Shift: Wednesday - Sunday 7:00 PM - 3:30 AM

Rotating Holidays

MICROBIOLOGY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors Instrumentation for AST and ID.  Performs QC.


• Responsible for preventive maintenance of instrument(s), sterility studies.


• Set up identification and susceptibility on microorganisms.


• Perform PCR molecular testing as described in lab procedure.


• Release microbiology results on a timely manner (TAT).


• Read and release results of non-culture kit tests as described in lab procedure.


• Performs all tests in micro lab and provides help to assigned duties from Micro Lab Supervisor.

REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences or related.


• Must meet CLIA requirement for Microbiology testing personnel in high complex lab.


• Certification from ASCP, AMT or equivalent. 

SKILLS|EXPERIENCE

• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.


• Follows procedures for handling potentially infectious materials.


• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.


• Maintains records of Proficiency Testing, evaluations and corrective actions.


• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedure calibrations and maintenance.


• Follows the laboratory’s quality control policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established performance specifications.


• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.


• Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.


• Performs all routine and new test procedures that are complex and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific area.


• Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the test performed.


• Performs equipment preventive and corrective maintenance. 


• Performs validation, correlations, and other technical methods to document instrument accuracy and precision.


• Reviews, corrects, follow up patient reports by sending corrected results and subsequently notifying all involved.


• Assists the Microbiology Supervisor in maintaining adequate supplies and inventory levels.


• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize work duties.


• Recognizes the administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and adapt to these changes.


• Assumes the day to day duties of the Laboratory Manager and Microbiology Supervisor when required.


• Assists in performing quality control standards to assure accuracy of test results.


• Assists and notifies the Supervisor in reviewing and solving quality control problems.


• Responsible for running the Auto-Verification program.


• Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results.


• Assists in training and orienting new employees.


• Assists in handling clerical work as necessary.


• Responsible for ensuring that Tests are completed on a timely basis (TAT)

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