Medical Lab Tech: Microbiology
About The Position
Urology of Virginia is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Technician, Medical Laboratory Technologist, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist to work in the clinical laboratory of a large specialty group. The position focuses on microbiology testing of urine cultures using manual and automated methods in accordance with CLSI standards. The successful candidate must meet CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing personnel. This is a 40-hour-per-week position with day-shift hours, Monday through Friday. Flexible, rotating weekend hours may be included for microbiology work for employees who are fully independent in microbiology. The role also involves quality control and proficiency testing, specimen accessioning and processing, accurate and timely reporting of patient results, laboratory documentation and equipment maintenance, inventory management, and support for medical staff and laboratory projects. The organization emphasizes patient-focused service, accountability, teamwork, excellence, and clear communication.
Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.
- Three years of relevant clinical laboratory experience; microbiology experience preferred.
- Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP certification or board certification; board-eligible candidates will be considered.
- Meet CLIA high-complexity testing personnel requirements.
- Availability for day-shift hours Monday through Friday and flexible rotating weekend microbiology hours when fully independent in microbiology.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution.
- Two years of relevant clinical laboratory experience; microbiology experience preferred.
- Medical Laboratory Technology or Clinical Laboratory Scientist ASCP certification or board certification; board-eligible candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Perform microbiology tests for urine cultures using manual and automated methods as appropriate under CLSI standards.
- Perform quality control procedures, troubleshoot and resolve outliers as needed, and participate in proficiency testing for applicable laboratory tests.
- Cross-train in other laboratory areas as appropriate and necessary.
- Maintain quality assurance documentation, including equipment records, maintenance logs, e-worksheets, specimen rejection documentation, and quality control logs.
- Maintain specimen logs, worksheets, and laboratory reports in the Orchard laboratory information system (LIS).
- Manage patient laboratory results and provide accurate final reports to ordering providers in a timely manner.
- Provide laboratory support to medical staff regarding specimen collection requirements, testing procedures, training, and other issues.
- Accession and process laboratory specimens according to laboratory procedures.
- Use Epic EMR to communicate with providers and staff about results, specimen rejection, provider orders, and related matters.
- Assist with projects directed by the laboratory supervisor, including validations, special reports, and reference laboratory issues.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and document maintenance appropriately.
- Stock and monitor laboratory supplies and reagents to ensure adequate inventory.
- Perform duties according to current CLIA and OSHA regulations.
- Demonstrate the organization’s core values through patient-focused service, accountability, teamwork, excellence, and clear communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
