Medical Technologist, Microbiology- Full Time, Days- Saint Francis

Trinity Health • Wilmington, DE

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Sant Francis Hospital a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a full time Senior Medical Technologist for Microbiology to join our team. Employment Type: Full Time Shift: 1 FTE, 40hrs/wk Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm with occasional weekends. Per Department needs. Job Description: Manages infectious specimens, hazardous chemicals, and potentially dangerous instruments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies in order to maintain a safe working environment. Interviews prospective employees, monitors competency of staff, and conducts performance appraisals. Counsel’s employees, issues verbal warnings and improves work performance of staff as needed. Performs a variety of highly complex, technically demanding clinical assays on infectious specimens. Interprets the validity of assay results using professional judgement based on knowledge of physiological systems and principles of instrumentation and quality assurance. Documents and communicates results of these analyses, facilitating appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Maintains thorough knowledge of all assays, reagent systems, and instrumentation in order to assist technologists when problems occur. Continuously strengthens knowledge of laboratory principles and techniques through participation in continuing education activities. Communicates and interprets laboratory results, procedures, and policies to physicians and health care providers. Interfaces with pathology staff and all levels of hospital personnel. May serve on a variety of committees as deemed necessary. Solves operational problems if technologists are unable to do so and is responsible for completing difficult tasks. Evaluates recent technological advances and new procedures for possible laboratory implementation. Monitors competency of section technologists. Verifies assay parameters and acceptability of control results. Provides interpretation of results and parameters when necessary. Oversees and maintains a continuous workflow in the laboratory. Assigns work to laboratory staff and prepares the work schedule. Conducts continuing education programs. Instructs and trains staff and Medical Technology students. Demonstrates financial accountability through accurate documentation of workload and efficient use of reagents and supplies. Orders and oversees adequate inventory. Demonstrates proficiency with Laboratory Information System. Demonstrates professional, friendly, courteous, interpersonal skill in interactions with hospital staff, supervisory staff, co-workers, customers, and patients/family members. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree or above in biological science, chemical science, or laboratory science (medical technology) preferred.
• MT (ASCP) certification preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an acute care hospital laboratory setting, at least 2 of which are specific to Microbiology.
• Prior laboratory information system, Microsoft (MS) Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook experience necessary.
• Performance, evaluation and supervision of routine and specialized analytical procedures require a very high level of skill and independent judgment.
• Thorough understanding of all routine, new and special procedures and theory for application and development of procedures to the laboratory.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manages infectious specimens, hazardous chemicals, and potentially dangerous instruments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Interviews prospective employees, monitors competency of staff, and conducts performance appraisals.
• Counsel’s employees, issues verbal warnings and improves work performance of staff as needed.
• Performs a variety of highly complex, technically demanding clinical assays on infectious specimens.
• Interprets the validity of assay results using professional judgement based on knowledge of physiological systems and principles of instrumentation and quality assurance.
• Documents and communicates results of these analyses, facilitating appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all assays, reagent systems, and instrumentation in order to assist technologists when problems occur.
• Continuously strengthens knowledge of laboratory principles and techniques through participation in continuing education activities.
• Communicates and interprets laboratory results, procedures, and policies to physicians and health care providers.
• Interfaces with pathology staff and all levels of hospital personnel.
• May serve on a variety of committees as deemed necessary.
• Solves operational problems if technologists are unable to do so and is responsible for completing difficult tasks.
• Evaluates recent technological advances and new procedures for possible laboratory implementation.
• Monitors competency of section technologists.
• Verifies assay parameters and acceptability of control results.
• Provides interpretation of results and parameters when necessary.
• Oversees and maintains a continuous workflow in the laboratory.
• Assigns work to laboratory staff and prepares the work schedule.
• Conducts continuing education programs.
• Instructs and trains staff and Medical Technology students.
• Demonstrates financial accountability through accurate documentation of workload and efficient use of reagents and supplies.
• Orders and oversees adequate inventory.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Laboratory Information System.
• Demonstrates professional, friendly, courteous, interpersonal skill in interactions with hospital staff, supervisory staff, co-workers, customers, and patients/family members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• We are offering a very competitive sign on bonus for eligible candidates that meet our minimum requirements!

What This Job Offers

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