Lab Technologist - Microbiology per-diem
About The Position
Responsible for analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results according to laboratory protocols and procedures. The role performs and verifies testing, evaluates specimen acceptability, reports results and alerts, maintains quality control, and carries out maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment. The technologist follows laboratory safety and infection-control requirements, collaborates with the Microbiology team, maintains supplies and work areas, participates in training, and supports department operations and technology improvements. The position seeks weekend help from skilled plate readers.
Requirements
- MT or MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
- Medical Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification is required within one year from the date of hire.
- Individual ASCP certifications in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, or Blood Bank meet requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate degree in a relevant science.
- One year of clinical laboratory internship experience.
- Skilled plate-reading experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate testing of laboratory specimens according to established protocols and procedures.
- Evaluate specimen acceptability, investigate and document problems, and handle specimens according to required storage conditions.
- Organize workload efficiently and verify results correspond to the correct specimen before reporting.
- Report test results promptly and within established time limits; follow critical-value and corrected-result notification and documentation procedures.
- Notify providers, Infection Control, and the Massachusetts State Laboratory Institute of relevant Microbiology alerts and reportable diseases, documenting communications in the LIS.
- Perform and document quality-control procedures, evaluate QC results before accepting patient results, and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
- Perform and document scheduled maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment.
- Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, reagents, and specimen problems; document actions and notify a supervisor when problems cannot be resolved.
- Follow laboratory and hospital safety, universal precautions, chemical hygiene, PPE, cleaning, and hazardous-waste procedures; report safety hazards.
- Coordinate with the Microbiology team, assist coworkers and specimen processing, and support special projects.
- Maintain competency across assigned work areas, complete CAP surveys and department competencies, participate in continuing education, and rotate through Microbiology workstations.
- Maintain work areas and supplies, conduct inventory, and notify supervisors when supplies are low.
- Participate in orientation and training of new employees and students and communicate progress or concerns to the supervisor.
- Report to assigned workstation on schedule and work the assigned shift; review daily work for accuracy.
- Assist with duties required for relief in a higher classification during a supervisor's absence, including supporting daily operations and staffing.
- Participate in recommending and selecting technology and work-process improvements.
- Promote a culture of safety and ensure specimen labeling and revised-result procedures are followed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
