Medical Technologist

Unit: Microbiology Technologist

Location Richmond, VA 23201

Shift- 8*5

Salary -$29/hour-$43/hour

Duration - full time

Job Summary and Qualifications

You Will:

• Perform specimen processing, microbiology, serology and infectious disease testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing under the direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager or director.
• Assure that specimen processing and testing performed are performed in a timely manner and are compliant with department policies and procedures, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Perform and practice preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.
• Apply concepts of laboratory medicine and utilizes independent judgement and problem solving skills to ensure the accuracy of test results and proper equipment performance.
• Understand laboratory quality control and quality assurance management in accordance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to department policy with regards to quality control and quality assurance for laboratory testing and equipment performance
• Act as a resource to peers and customers. Models' teamwork.
• ·Assist in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.

You Should Have:

• · Associate's degree in medical technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required
• · Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry preferred
• · National Certification as a Microbiology Technologist required
• · State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)
• · Thorough knowledge of laboratory methods, demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, serology and infectious disease processes with correlation of disease states and results.
• · General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements
• · General knowledge of laboratory billing guidelines

Benefits

They need to have at least an associate's degree (preferably in microbiology).

1 year of Microbiology Technologist experience is required!!!!

*NEEDS TO HAVE ASCP OR AMT IN HAND.

*MUST BE REGISTERED AS A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST OR ME

*Candidate's Must have experience in Plate Reading