Central Processing Microbiology - Evenings
About The Position
Responsible for collecting, processing, and testing patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This role involves performing routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing, including the collection, processing, and receiving of various specimens such as blood, urine, fecal, and body fluid for analysis in all departments of the clinical laboratory. The position requires evaluating and solving problems related to specimen collection and processing for all age ranges, preparing samples for testing, and sending them to reference laboratories. Additionally, the role includes maintaining laboratory equipment, stocking supplies, performing complex laboratory procedures, and recognizing/correcting deviations from expected results under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements. Analyzing quality control data, troubleshooting instrument maintenance and failures, and participating in training programs, comparison studies, and validation of new equipment are also key responsibilities. Ensuring proper quality control measures are in place is essential.
Requirements
- Associate degree in applied science in Medical Laboratory Technology
- MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
- Intermittent hand manipulation required.
- Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Technical Experience: N/A
Responsibilities
- Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
- Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory.
- Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
- Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
- Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision under indirect supervision per CLIA requirements.
- Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
- Participate in training programs.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.
- Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.
- Ensure proper quality control measures are in place.
Benefits
- Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $24.12 to $37.39
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
