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Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

TridentCareCarrollton, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Shift : Wednesday - Sunday 7 : 00 PM - 3 : 30 AM

Rotating Holidays

MICROBIOLOGY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Monitors Instrumentation for AST and ID. Performs QC.
  • 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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