Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

MICROBIOLOGY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors Vitek2 , Bacti Alert by doing QC on plates, cards and blood bottles.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance of instrument(s), sterility studies.
• Set up identification and susceptibility on microorganisms.
• Perform PCR molecular testing as described in lab procedure.
• Release microbiology results on a timely manner (TAT).
• Read and release results of non-culture kit tests as described in lab procedure.
• Performs all tests in micro lab and provides help to assigned duties from Micro Lab Supervisor.

REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences or related.
• Must meet CLIA requirement for Microbiology testing personnel in high complex lab.
• Certification from ASCP, AMT or equivalent. 

SKILLS|EXPERIENCE

• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Follows procedures for handling potentially infectious materials.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Maintains records of Proficiency Testing, evaluations and corrective actions.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedure calibrations and maintenance.
• Follows the laboratory’s quality control policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Performs all routine and new test procedures that are complex and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the test performed.
• Performs equipment preventive and corrective maintenance. 
• Performs validation, correlations, and other technical methods to document instrument accuracy and precision.
• Reviews, corrects, follow up patient reports by sending corrected results and subsequently notifying all involved.
• Assists the Microbiology Supervisor in maintaining adequate supplies and inventory levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize work duties.
• Recognizes the administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and adapt to these changes.
• Assumes the day to day duties of the Laboratory Manager and Microbiology Supervisor when required.
• Assists in performing quality control standards to assure accuracy of test results.
• Assists and notifies the Supervisor in reviewing and solving quality control problems.
• Responsible for running the Auto-Verification program.
• Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results.
• Assists in training and orienting new employees.
• Assists in handling clerical work as necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring that Tests are completed on a timely basis (TAT)

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