Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Tuition Reimbursement Program Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service Here is What You Will Be Doing: Organizes and performs plate reading, molecular testing and other microbiology testing in the microbiology area that is assigned and in which employee is determined competent.
Ensures Microbiology testing procedures and reporting are compliant with applicable laboratory governing bodies.
Uses professional judgment to evaluate test results, troubleshoot complex microbiology problems and provide clinical interpretations to other healthcare staff.
Assures quality Microbiology results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, proper daily documentation and collection and analysis of appropriate samples.
Performs routine function checks and maintenance on microbiology analyzers, troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation.
Assists in the training of personnel in clinical microbiology procedures, equipment operation, quality control procedures, record keeping, and communication of normal and abnormal patient data in timely manner.
Assists in developing new Microbiology procedures, methods, and education materials as needed.
Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.
Participates in proficiency testing program and meets desired rates.
Desired Skills: Knowledge of current local, state, federal, and regulatory laboratory requirements Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Customer service skills Ability to work independently with sound judgment and attention to detail Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure Critical thinking skills Ability to operate/troubleshoot microbiology and laboratory equipment Here is What You Need: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Microbiology or experience/education requirements determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP): https://apps.ascp.org/services/boc/BOC_Cert_RouteRequirement 18 Months: Current Technologist in Microbiology (M) certification through ASCP within eighteen (18) months of start date Nice to Have: Prior clinical laboratory experience M(ASCP) certification About Cheyenne Regional: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad.
Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado.
We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.
