Medical Technologist - Microbiology jobs in Plano, TX

Description

Job Summary: 

The Microbiology Technologist accurately performs a variety of microbiological procedures for the cultivation, isolation and identification from urine, throat, vaginal and wound specimens in conformance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. 

Hours: 

• Tuesday – Saturday, (7:00a – 3:30p) 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Conducts routine and specialized microbiological procedures including bacteriology/yeast isolation and identification, Gram stain and susceptibilities. 

• Responsible for the preventive maintenance and function checks procedures of equipment, as well as performing corrective action when necessary. 

• Ensures patient specimen stability, proper sample processing and takes appropriate corrective action when errors are detected, or rejections/recollections are required. 

• Performs all quality control procedures to ensure validity and analytic performance of test results and troubleshoots according to laboratory protocols. 

• Exhibits efficient use of time and resources, meeting expectations for turnaround time (TAT). 

• Treats all proficiency testing samples according to regulatory agencies’ guidelines and laboratory expectations. 

• Trains department personnel. 

• Maintains proficiency and competency in performance for the Microbiology testing menu. 

• Participates in regulatory agencies’ inspection readiness and onsite inspections. 

• Communicates effectively and timely as needed to coworkers, department leadership and other divisions. 

• Performs equipment and assay verifications, validation and equivalencies according to the approved plans. 

• Cross-train in Molecular, as needed. 

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities 

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Ability to work in a team environment 

• Willingness to maintain confidential information 

• Must be analyzed for color perception 

Education / Certifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or 

• Associate’s degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Employee is regularly required to talk or hear 

• Employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms 

• Employee is occasionally required to lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds 

Affirmative Action/EEO statement 

It is the policy of Arbor to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.