Perform complex microbiology testing, including PCR and susceptibility studies, while monitoring instrumentation and ensuring timely result release. Maintain laboratory quality control, perform equipment maintenance, and assist in training new employees.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related field and certification from ASCP, AMT, or an equivalent body. Candidates must meet CLIA requirements for microbiology testing personnel in a high-complexity laboratory.
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Job description
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)
