Medical Technologist PRN - Microbiology

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

23h•$30 - $43

About The Position

The Medical Technologist works in the Microbiology department in Silver Spring, performing routine and specialized clinical laboratory procedures, including specimen processing and microscopy, detection and identification of infectious agents, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The role produces and reviews patient reports, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and test systems, supports quality assurance and improvement, and assists with training and competency evaluation of testing personnel. The position involves working with infectious and hazardous substances and following laboratory procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and recordkeeping. This is a PRN position with a rotating shift. The schedule is every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, on day shift, with other shifts as needed to meet patient service needs. Holy Cross Health describes itself as a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving more than 240,000 individuals each year in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology (Medical Technology), biological science, chemical science, or a related science, and satisfactory completion of a clinical laboratory educational rotation; or a qualifying alternative education and experience pathway described in the posting.
Alternative pathway: a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, including biological science, chemistry, and mathematics courses, plus successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Technologist program; or a qualifying baccalaureate degree and coursework plus one year of acceptable full-time clinical laboratory experience in specified laboratory disciplines within the last ten years, under the supervision described in the posting.
New graduate to five years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Current or eligible ASCP, AMT, or NCA certification as a Medical Technologist. Certification-eligible employees must pass the credentialing agency’s certification or qualifying examination within 12 months of employment. Previously certified Medical Technologists meeting HEW credentialing requirements may be considered.
Ability to work in harmony with other personnel.
Basic computer literacy.
Comprehension, skill, and command of oral and written English communication.
Demonstrated competence in the full range of routine and specialized Clinical Bacteriology procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Serology/Immunology, Molecular, TB/Mycology, or willingness to train and work in these areas.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen processing and microscopy procedures, including inoculation of solid and liquid media and preparation and examination of stained smears and wet preparations.
Perform tests to detect and/or identify infectious agents.
Perform tests to determine organism antimicrobial susceptibility.
Perform routine and specialized procedures in accordance with the primary function, ensuring efficient workflow and turnaround times within established departmental limits.
Produce clear, concise, and accurate electronic and/or written patient reports.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate verbal patient reports with appropriate written or electronic documentation.
Review patient reports, logs, and other records for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, taking corrective action as needed.
Operate and maintain departmental equipment, perform preventive and corrective instrument maintenance and repairs, and maintain records of actions.
Recognize and troubleshoot technical and administrative problems and initiate corrective action.
Participate in the Department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, maintain relevant records, adhere to policies and procedures, and assist in establishing quality control programs.
Participate in and assist with internal and external education programs, maintaining current knowledge of hospital, departmental, agency, technical, administrative, safety, and regulatory policies.
Interact with physicians, laboratorians, health care professionals, and other professionals regarding patient care issues.
Use time, materials, and equipment efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.
Work with infectious and hazardous substances.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test result records.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them, or immediately notify an MT III, Laboratory Manager, Director, or Laboratory Pathologist.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.
Ensure patient test results are not reported until corrective actions are complete and the test system is functioning properly.
Assist with training and competency evaluation of other testing personnel and document the performance of individuals responsible for patient testing.
Assist in evaluating test methodology appropriate for clinical use of test results.
Assist in verifying test procedures and establishing laboratory test performance characteristics.
Incorporate the goals, mission, and Organization Integrity Plan of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital into daily work.
Perform proper inventory, maintenance, and storage of media, reagents, supplies, equipment, and records.
Perform other related duties as assigned.