What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Specialist Microbiology position at Children's of Alabama?
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Job Summary
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The Technical Specialist will be responsible for technical requirements of the microbiology laboratory and all new instrumentation and implementation for the area. Responsibilities include performing procedures utilizing standard microbiology laboratory practices, as well as, general laboratory practices and instruments to make determinations of body fluids, tissues, stool and other miscellaneous samples to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease, and to assist in the research, development or modification of microbiology laboratory procedures in coordination with manager. The Technical Specialist maintains knowledge of theory and methodology for microbiology testing, troubleshoots instrumentation and failures in processes or analysis, and assists management by maintaining quality of instrumentation and test results. The Technical Specialist will assume responsibility of the Microbiology Section the manager’s absence.
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Education
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Bachelor’s degree in a biological science is required
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Experience
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Minimum 4 years clinical experience as a Medical Technologist; 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
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Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
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Registry as Medical Technologist with a national board of registry - ASCP or equivalent
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