Job Description

Responsibilities*
Perform and record quality control and understand quality assurance systems.
Check specimens and tests requested.
Determine if specimen is acceptable source, volume, transport, and collection method.
Resolve problems with specimens and requested tests according to established laboratory procedures.
Enter test orders into computer LIS system.
Label and process specimens, inoculate media, make smears, store specimens and incubate cultures according to laboratory procedures.
Read direct gram stains, enter reports, notify clinicians and document notification accurately and within established turnaround times.
Restock media, reagents, stains and supplies as needed.
Clean and disinfect the work surfaces after spills and at the end of each shift.
Organize and complete daily work in the area assigned.
Ability to accurately follow procedures, understand protocols and keep up to date on knowledge base.
Instruct Medical technology students, Residents, Fellows in Pathology rotation.
Required Qualifications*
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Must have a MT, MLS or have, or be eligible for, a Bachelor’s degree in either Medical Technology or the biological sciences.
The candidate must be eligible to be certified by BOC.
Continuing education is required yearly as well as completion of mandatory UMHS M learning requirements.
Compliance with UMHS attendance policies and best practice protocols are important.
Confidential information must be protected, safety standards upheld, and working for our patients’ best interest is essential.
Desired Qualifications*
Knowledge of or experience with microorganisms in a clinical setting, ability to recognize and identify pathogenic organisms and understand the criteria for susceptibility testing on appropriate organisms.
Knowledge of or experience with blood culture systems, bacterial identification systems, susceptibility systems, and molecular based technologies.
Ability to explain microbiology culture reports and specimen requirements for testing to all clients.
Is motivated to be part of a team effort, contribute to improvements and support initiatives in the lab.
Use critical thinking to problem solve, follow up with documentation and technical support when required.
ASCP certified is highly desirable.