Microbiology Technologist
About The Position
The Microbiology Technologist performs medium- to high-complexity microbiology testing in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology, and molecular-based infectious disease microbiology. The role ensures specimen integrity, performs slide preparation and staining, maintains complete documentation and competency records, and accurately enters and interprets patient results in the electronic medical record. It also involves interpreting complex antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, performing quality control, maintaining respiratory PPE compliance, and troubleshooting assays, reagents, and instruments. The technologist participates in training, annual education on select microbiological agents and emerging pathogens, verification and validation studies, and process-improvement efforts. The position reports issues that may adversely affect patient care, organizes work to meet productivity guidelines, and may take on independent projects beyond routine bench work. This is a PRN part-time position averaging 16–32 hours per week, with day and evening shifts available and weekend availability required.
Requirements
- MLS (ASCP) certification is acceptable.
- A B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline is acceptable.
- Candidates with a B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline must obtain MLS(ASCP) or M(ASCP) certification within one year of onboarding.
- Weekend availability is required.
Nice To Haves
- M(ASCP) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform medium- to high-complexity microbiology testing in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology, and molecular-based infectious disease microbiology.
- Maintain specimen integrity throughout all phases of testing.
- Perform slide preparations and staining techniques.
- Maintain complete documentation and competency for processes according to standard operating procedures and policies.
- Analyze, interpret, and accurately record patient test results in the electronic medical record.
- Interpret complex susceptibility patterns to determine antibiotic resistance patterns and mechanisms, and identify inconsistencies in drug-bug combinations.
- Perform quality-control processes to establish the acceptability of microbiological materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Comply with respiratory PPE requirements and maintain proper respiratory PPE.
- Participate in training technologists, students, resident physicians, pharmacy technicians, and Infectious Disease nurses.
- Participate in annual education pertaining to select microbiological agents and emerging pathogens.
- Troubleshoot assay, reagent, and instrument issues.
- Participate in verification and validation studies for process improvements, new equipment, and technology transfer at the discretion of operations and/or the Technical Director.
- Report problems that might adversely affect patient care to leadership in a timely manner.
- Organize daily functions to meet productivity guidelines.
- Take on independent projects and tasks beyond routine bench work.
- Contribute to ongoing process-improvement efforts.
- Update job knowledge, skills, and certification, and attend continuing-education sessions.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational assistance program
- Career development programs
- Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases
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Job Type
Part-time
