Job Title: Medical Technologist
Profession: Laboratory
Specialty: Microbiology
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in microbiology in a large hospital setting (300+ beds) required.
3-5 years of experience reading cultures required.
License:
Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or clinical microbiology required.
Certifications:
ASCP MT, ASCP M, or ASCP MLS required.
Must-Have:
Traveler must have a high skillset in all microbiology areas.
Must be able to read complex cultures with minimal training.
Experience in reading microbiology cultures in a large hospital setting of at least 300+ beds is essential.
Description:
Perform testing in the clinical laboratories of varying complexity.
Conduct advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem resolution.
Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently.
Take on teaching and training responsibilities as needed.
Work effectively as a team member, maintaining good relationships with physicians and clinical staff.
Key skills include accessioning, aerobic culture, culture plating, and gram staining.
Experience with microbiology culture reading, organism identification, and various rapid testing methods is required.
Responsibilities involve reporting test results and reading complex cultures.
A commitment to quality and safety in patient care is essential.
This role involves performing a wide range of procedures that assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients.