Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Sonic Healthcare USA•East Providence, RI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

East Side Clinical Laboratory, a leader in the medical laboratory industry, is seeking a medical technologist to join their exciting, growing team. This is a full-time position in our Main Lab facility in East Providence, Rhode Island. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve.

Requirements

Active ASCP Certification (which is required in RI)
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technologist – Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Medical Laboratory Technician – Associates Degree in a Science
Must be able to work independently in a methodical and organized fashion

Responsibilities

Performs, reviews and reports laboratory tests that will assist in the diagnosing and treating of patients.
Uses education and training for operating equipment and employing manual test methods.
Performs quality assurance and control procedures in adherence with standard operating procedures, federal, state, and CAP regulations.
Recognizes the difference between potential pathogens and normal flora for all specimen types, including recognizing the difference in media, atmosphere, and temperature requirements for each specimen type.
Conducts quality control measures on all laboratory tests.
Follows protocol for running controls and accepting/verifying results according to established procedures.
Evaluates controls and recognizes discrepant control results and advises Supervisor as needed.
Records and files all data obtained.
Completes scheduled instrument calibration and maintenance according to established protocol.
Independently performs a variety of laboratory procedures, both manual and automated.
Demonstrates a level of understanding of the technical and procedural aspects of laboratory testing.
Organizes workload maximizing efficiency in processing tests.
Analyzes and interprets results obtained within the confines of current standards of laboratory accuracy, precision and acceptability.
Enters test results into patient’s file upon completion.
Utilizes knowledge to correlate data and reviews data for unusual or unreasonable results according to established laboratory procedures.
Brings unusual abnormal results to the attention of departmental supervisor if needed.
Performs antimicrobial sensitivity testing when applicable and interpret results.
In the absence or during particularly busy time periods, helps out in a laboratory aide capacity via independently obtains, receives and prepares microbiology specimens for planting, plants them and reviews specimen acceptability.
As requested by department supervisor, may assist in training department personnel.
As assigned by department supervisor, may participate in special projects and studies within the department.
Analyzes and tests new or improved products and procedures.
Makes recommendations to department on status of new test procedures and/or products.
As requested, orders and obtains supplies necessary to fulfill job assignment.
Adheres to company and departmental safety procedures.
In supervisor’s absence, may be required to explain test results or methodologies to physicians or nursing home staff to insure proper evaluation of patient status.
Perform other related duties as assigned.