Microbiologist/ MLT, Microbiologist

Full Time Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm 5 days/week with rotating weekends and holidays.Pay Range: $27.00-$36.00 (Based on experience)POSITION SUMMARY

Performs lab testing and associated activities within the Microbiology section, including Serology, Virology and Parasitology.

Essential Position Duties

• Reviews the daily specimen management report.

• Troubleshoots and maintains the LIS and instruments interface and software.

• Performs Clostidium difficile assays.

• Resolves client problems as needed.

• Performs and records all quality assurances systems required to maintain precision and accuracy, including proficiency testing.

• Performs other tasks and procedures in Microbiology as required which are commensurate with education, training and experience.

• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.

• Record lot numbers and ensures compliance with State requirements for documentation of lot numbers with quality control and specimen records.

• Performs all clerical functions associated with the department.

• Reads bacterial and viral cultures. Performs biochemical identification procedures as necessary and record MIC results.

• Follows all safety protocols as outlines in safety manual.

• Identifies and pursues self improvement needs.

• Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Compliance Responsibilities

• Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs.

• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.

• Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Core Competencies/Skill Sets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Detail oriented and organizational skills.

• Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments.

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or MT (ASCP or equivalent preferred); Associates degree with MLT

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the area of Microbiology.

• Some computer experience required.

Certification/Licensure

• Must qualify as a clinical laboratory technologist under CLIA regulations.

Benefits:

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

• Two weeks of vacation time

• Health Insurance after 30 days!

• Sick time

• 8 paid holidays

• Same day pay available

• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Company paid life insurance

• 401(k)

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