Medical Technologist PRN - Microbiology

Position Overview

Job Title:

Medical Technologist

• Employment Type:
  
  Part time, PRN
• Shift: Weekend Day Shift (rotating holidays, flexible to work other shifts as needed)
• Department:
  Microbiology
• Location:
  
  Silver Spring

• Competitive salary
• Quality of Life:
  Flexible work schedules
• Advancement:
  Career growth opportunities

• Performs specimen processing and microscopy procedures, including inoculation of solid and liquid media, 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 to assure an efficient workflow and appropriate turnaround times.
• Produces clear, concise, and accurate electronic and/or written patient reports.
• Provides verbal patient reports with appropriate documentation.
• Reviews patient reports, logs, etc. for accuracy, clarity, and completeness; makes corrective action as needed.
• Operates and maintains equipment; performs preventive and corrective maintenance and records actions.
• Recognizes and troubleshoots technical and administrative problems; initiates corrective action.
• Participates in the Department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, including documentation and maintenance of quality control records.
• Assists in internal and external education programs; maintains current knowledge of relevant policies and regulations.
• Interacts with physicians, laboratorians, and other professionals regarding patient care issues.
• Utilizes time, material, and equipment resources efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.
• Works safely with infectious and hazardous substances.
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and record maintenance.
• Identifies problems that may affect test performance; corrects issues or notifies MT III, Laboratory Manager, Director, or Laboratory Pathologist.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
• Ensures that patient test results are not reported until corrective actions are completed and the test system is functioning properly.
• Assists in training and competency evaluation of other testing personnel; documents performance.
• Assists with evaluation of test methodology appropriate for clinical use.
• Assists in verification of test procedures and establishment of laboratory performance characteristics.
• Incorporates Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital mission and Integrity Plan 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 with satisfactory completion of a clinical laboratory educational rotation.
• 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 with specified semester hours in biological science (including one semester in microbiology), chemistry, mathematics, and one year of full-time clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, and/or Clinical Microscopy within the last ten years, supervised by a board‑certified pathologist or medical scientist and a certified medical technologist.
• New graduate to 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Current or eligible ASCP, AMT, or NCA certification as a Medical Technologist; certification‑eligible employees must pass the examination within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Demonstrates basic computer literacy.
• Clear oral and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in performing the full range of routine and specialized Clinical Bacteriology procedures.
• Preferred experience with Serology/Immunology,…