Microbiologist

JYG Innovations•Fairborn, OH

11h

About The Position

Process specimens using the appropriate equipment, instruments, or techniques to assure optimum patient specimen integrity and positive identification throughout the test process. Perform quality control procedures that assure test performance, test methodologies, and equipment performance within the manufacturer's guidelines and performance specifications. Provide results within the Turn-around Time (TAT) and enter results into the Composite Health Care System Database for each sample. Perform and document equipment preventive maintenance and function checks to assure proper test performance and result reporting within manufacturer's guidelines and performance specifications. Perform and document tasks to meet established standards of the Public Health Reference laboratory. Test and analyze specimens/samples by established scientific laboratory techniques to aid in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases or to support medical research. Perform diagnostic analysis of biological specimens for: Virology and Molecular Diagnostics, to include aspects of analysis (receipt, specimen preparation, analysis, and reporting of results.) Follow established Epidemiology Laboratory Division policies/procedures to include participation in staff meetings/proficiency testing/competency assessments. Coordinate/Consult with USAF on analysis output. Abide by Federal, State and USAF directives concerning the confidentiality of patient records, as embodied in federal statutes including the Privacy Act of 1974 and Health Information Portability Accountability ACT (HIPAA). Duties include: Accessioning and processing specimens using appropriate instrumentation and techniques to assure optimum patient specimen integrity and positive identification throughout the test process; Reporting results in a punctual, accurate, reliable, and confidential manner to the authorized government facility ordering or using the results; Performing quality control procedures that assure all methodologies and equipment perform within the manufacturer's guidelines and specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or Microbiology or similar degree from an accredited institution.
Certified by the ASCP, AMT or other board of registry deemed comparable by OASD(HA) or their designee (CCLM) as an MLT or MT/MLS
Minimum of three years of experience in microbiology with at least one year experience in microbiology performing high complexity testing
Participate in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or alternate proficiency-testing program
Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship
Must be able to pass a background screening

Responsibilities

Process specimens using the appropriate equipment, instruments, or techniques
Perform quality control procedures
Provide results within the Turn-around Time (TAT)
Perform and document equipment preventive maintenance and function checks
Perform and document tasks to meet established standards of the Public Health Reference laboratory
Test and analyze specimens/samples by established scientific laboratory techniques
Perform diagnostic analysis of biological specimens for: Virology and Molecular Diagnostics
Follow established Epidemiology Laboratory Division policies/procedures
Coordinate/Consult with USAF on analysis output
Abide by Federal, State and USAF directives concerning the confidentiality of patient records
Accessioning and processing specimens using appropriate instrumentation and techniques
Reporting results in a punctual, accurate, reliable, and confidential manner
Performing quality control procedures