Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Medical Technologist I – Microbiology (Holy Cross Health)

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Silver Spring, MD

• Recruitment Bonus for eligible applicants
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• PTO & Flexible work schedules
• Free parking & Metro access
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan

$29.86 – $43.34 per hour (based on experience, skills, and education)

• Performs specimen processing and microscopy procedures, including the inoculation of solid and liquid media, and the preparation and examination of stained smears and wet preparations;
• Performs tests for the detection and/or identification of infectious agents;
• Performs tests for the determination of organism antimicrobial susceptibility;
• Performs other routine and specialized procedures in accordance with the primary function, ensuring efficient workflow and timely turnaround within established limits;
• Produces clear, concise and accurate electronic and/or written patient reports;
• Provides clear, concise and accurate verbal patient reports with appropriate written or electronic documentation;
• Reviews patient reports, logs, etc. for accuracy, clarity and completeness, making corrective action as needed;
• Operates and maintains equipment necessary for the department’s functions; performs preventive and corrective instrument maintenance/repairs and records actions;
• Recognizes and troubleshoots technical and administrative problems, and initiates corrective action;
• Participates in the department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, documenting and maintaining patient, quality control and other related records, adhering to all applicable policies and procedures, and assisting in establishing quality control programs;
• Actively participates and assists in external and internal education programs, maintaining current knowledge of hospital, departmental and external agency policies;
• Interacts with physicians, laboratorians, health care professionals and other professionals regarding patient care issues;
• Utilizes time, material and equipment resources efficiently, safely and cost‑effectively;
• Works with infectious and hazardous substances;
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;
• Identifies problems that may affect test performance or reporting and either corrects them or immediately notifies a MT III, Laboratory Manager, Director or Laboratory Pathologist;
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications;
• Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly;
• Assists in the training and competency evaluation of other testing personnel, documenting the performance of individuals responsible for patient testing;
• Assists with the evaluation of test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test results;
• Assists in the verification of test procedures performed and the establishment of the laboratory’s test performance characteristics;
• Incorporates the goals and mission and the Organization Integrity Plan of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital into daily work;
• Performs proper inventory, maintenance and storage of media, reagents, supplies, equipment and records; performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology (Medical Technology), biological, chemical or related science; and satisfactory completion of a clinical laboratory educational rotation;
• OR a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics –and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technologist program;
• OR a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry, one semester of mathematics –and one year of full‑time acceptable clinical…