Clinical Microbiologist Scientist- Lab

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center's Laboratory is seeking a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist to perform high-complexity microbiology testing in a CLIA-certified environment. You will record data, participate in quality control, and help maintain critical lab equipment.

You will also train new staff and students, handle infectious materials safely, and evaluate results to ensure accuracy in patient care. Primarily days, regular per diem position.

Qualifications

• Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required (General Microbiology or CLS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high workload environment with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in all areas of microbiology in a CLIA-certified lab for high complexity work.
• Record laboratory test data, patient and quality control information accurately.
• Engage in quality control procedures, reviews, and corrective actions.
• Maintain care of expensive laboratory equipment and judicious use of materials.
• Assist in training new lab personnel, externs, and students; handle infectious materials safely.

Skills

Teamwork under pressure

Color discrimination

Microscopy handling

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Department:

Laboratory

Shift:

Primarily Days (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular - Per Diem

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Non-RN Per Diem 1

Minimum Pay Range:

$50.45 - $60.54

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Microbiologist Scientist performs testing in all areas in the specialty of microbiology in a laboratory certified under CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) for performing high complexity testing in the specialty of microbiology. Records laboratory test data, patient and quality control information. Is actively involved in quality control procedures, review and corrective action and maintains care of expensive laboratory equipment and instruments and judicious use of materials. Assists in training new lab personnel, externs and students and carefully handles infectious material to protect all laboratory personnel. Utilizes knowledge of human physiology and science to evaluate test results for accuracy.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/

Certification:

• Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Limited Microbiology or Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field required.

Skills:

• Ability to work well with other people in times of medical emergencies and in a fast-paced, heavy workload environment; form perception required to see detail of specimens under microscopic study.
• Color discrimination required to stain slides and to distinguish various shades and colors of specimens; near-visual acuity required to read detailed instructions and to examine specimens; finger and manual dexterity required to handle specimens and small pieces of laboratory equipment.