Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Summary We are currently seeking a Medical Technologist to join our Microbiology team. This full‑time role will work weekdays, including every other weekend (weekend coverage falls primarily on days). It also includes rotating holidays and evening shift coverage. Responsibilities Follows all laboratory established procedures and processes, including but not limited to patient identification, specimen collection, diagnostic clinical testing, and documentation and data entry into the laboratory information system and/or patient result logs. Based on training and protocol, recognize, document, and communicate unusual and/or critical result values. Must be competent in five workstations or work areas as defined by their section. Performs and monitors quality control processes, establishes and monitors quality assurance and record‑keeping systems, participates in quality improvement programs, and follows standard operating procedures to assure accuracy and validity of test results. Performs calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation according to standard operating procedures and participates in the preparation and evaluation of maintenance schedules and operating procedures for new instrumentation, including writing technical procedures according to regulatory protocol. Performs troubleshooting processes for instrumentation, reagents, and inventory and/or patient samples as they occur and evaluates methods for solutions. Takes a leadership role by acting as charge tech when assigned, assisting in training and teaching of new staff members and/or student interns. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or Medical Laboratory Science. Completion of a CLS/MLS/MT training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). OR an approved equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications One year of experience. Customer service skills. License/Certifications Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP) or Technologist in Microbiology M (ASCP). OR eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP); those hired “as eligible” must take the first available examination after their date of hire and pass within three consecutive administrations of the exam within a 12‑month period. OR eligible for certification as a Technologist in Microbiology M(ASCP); those hired “as eligible” must take the first available examination after one year of employment and pass the certifying exam within two consecutive administrations of the exam within a 6‑month period (certified within 24 months of hire date). #J-18808-Ljbffr