Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiologist

SSM Health • Madison, WI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this role interprets and reports test results. Performs routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
• No experience required
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Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying and isolating infectious disease-causing organisms.
• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Recognize unusual antimicrobial susceptibility results and troubleshoot the issue.
• Responsible for conducting examinations on specimens collected from patients for bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal infections.
• Isolate and make cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
• Responsible for receiving and analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results in a timely manner in accordance with Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
• Examines physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using a microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human specimens.
• Responsible for independently performing, interpreting, and correlating related tests to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment.
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
• Evaluates new testing methods.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level